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The Meters are considered one of the founding fathers of funk, known for their unique sound that combines funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The band originated in 1965 when keyboardist and vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste, and guitarist Leo Nocentelli. They became the house band for a record label. In 1969, The Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut," both of which became major hits on the R&B charts. In 1975, Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band as a percussionist and vocalist, contributing to three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers. After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business issues. However, the original line-up reformed following an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and George Porter Jr., along with two new members, were officially named The Meters and continued to perform into the next decade.

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