The Meters

jackhammer · 05-08-2010, 07:52 PM

A Funk/Soul backing band that branched out in the early 70's (when else?) and brought out a few albums of their own of which Rejuvenation is their pinnacle. This track (although edited) is one of the finest Funk rock workouts I have ever heard.

Antonio · 05-08-2010, 09:40 PM

i first heard them through a cover that Red Hot Chili Peppers did of the song "Africa", which they did as "Hollywood (Africa)"

definately a skilled and funky band.

incidentally, the Chili's version is pretty good as well

Seltzer · 05-10-2010, 01:43 AM

I only have Funkify Your Life by the Meters but I love it. So simple yet so groovy.

It Ain't No Use is pretty sweet.

MAStudent · 05-13-2010, 08:22 PM

For Meters fans- George Porter jr is still playing/touring. As his own band, with an allstart ensemble, and supporting other people.

He played here with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kretzmann and another Blues singer recently.

MAStudent · 05-13-2010, 08:23 PM

If the Meters are the first funk band, then GPjr is the first funk bass player.

CosmicPrimitive · 05-14-2010, 03:48 PM

The Meters are life-changing ... their first few LPs have a slippery loose-tight groove and simple-but-not-simple stacks of riffs that made me rethink a lot of things ... every one of the four Meters is doing something interesting at every time, but it always works as an ensemble ... the recorded tunes are usually 3 minutes or so, but you can imagine them going on all night in a live setting

MAStudent · 05-16-2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonio

i first heard them through a cover that Red Hot Chili Peppers did of the song "Africa", which they did as "Hollywood (Africa)"

Love it

My Mind Sedate · 05-17-2010, 02:03 AM

George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste are one hell of a rhythm section. The groove is SO deep.

This John Mayer cover of Cissy Strut is wicked. Pino Palladino is hands down my favourite bass player, and that Steve Jordan isn't half bad.

MAStudent · 05-18-2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Mind Sedate

George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste are one hell of a rhythm section. The groove is SO deep.

This John Mayer cover of Sissy Strut is wicked. Pino Palladino is hands down my favourite bass player, and that Steve Jordan isn't half bad.

charliecurlyfry · 05-23-2010, 10:35 PM

I just found them out and daaammmnnn...
Stanky grooves!

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Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	I only have Funkify Your Life by the Meters but I love it. So simple yet so groovy. It Ain't No Use is pretty sweet. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

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CosmicPrimitive Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Echo Parks Department Posts: 53	The Meters are life-changing ... their first few LPs have a slippery loose-tight groove and simple-but-not-simple stacks of riffs that made me rethink a lot of things ... every one of the four Meters is doing something interesting at every time, but it always works as an ensemble ... the recorded tunes are usually 3 minutes or so, but you can imagine them going on all night in a live setting __________________ Backatcha, Pod People!!

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My Mind Sedate Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 67	George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste are one hell of a rhythm section. The groove is SO deep. This John Mayer cover of Cissy Strut is wicked. Pino Palladino is hands down my favourite bass player, and that Steve Jordan isn't half bad. Last edited by My Mind Sedate; 05-18-2010 at 02:50 AM. Reason: Spelling Fail

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MAStudent Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 87	For Meters fans- George Porter jr is still playing/touring. As his own band, with an allstart ensemble, and supporting other people. He played here with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kretzmann and another Blues singer recently.

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MAStudent Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 87	If the Meters are the first funk band, then GPjr is the first funk bass player.

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charliecurlyfry Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9	I just found them out and daaammmnnn... Stanky grooves!