Name: Struttin'
Brand: The Meters

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP1991

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-10-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8719262004900

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

JPR088LP

Blue

Extended format: Yes

Indie Stores exclusive Jackpot Records version

2023-10-20

Cargo

0843563146965

Blue LP

Artist

The Meters

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

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Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that blended funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. Formed in 1965 by keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville, bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste, and guitarist Leo Nocentelli, they became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label. With major R&B chart hits like "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", The Meters gained recognition in 1969. After disbanding in 1979 due to business problems, they reformed in 1989 and continued performing as The Funky Meters.
The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965 when Art Neville recruited George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste, and Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label. In 1969, The Meters released major R&B chart hits like "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut". Cyril Neville joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three albums.
After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. However, they reunited after an informal jam during the 1989 New

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Seminal New Orleans funk here from Allen Tousaint’s long-time house band. Classic samples abound across Struttin’, the band’s 1970 LP - everyone from Dilla to A Tribe Called Quest has had their way with Handclapping Song. But the songs, from the muscular r&amp;b of Chicken Strut to the lights-low soul of Wichita Lineman, are strong enough that they deserve to be heard in their own right.

Struttin'

Music GB

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