The Meters are pioneers of New Orleans funk, renowned for their tight grooves, syncopated rhythms, and soulful instrumental interplay. Formed in the mid-1960s by Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter Jr., and Zigaboo Modeliste, the band helped define the sound of funk with classics like “Cissy Strut” and “Look-Ka Py Py.” Blending R&B, jazz, and Creole influences, The Meters became foundational to modern funk and hip-hop, inspiring generations of artists while remaining an enduring symbol of New Orleans’ vibrant musical spirit.