Now, I know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a bogus institution, but if ever a band deserves to be in it, The Meters do. Thumbs up if you think so too. If jazz and blues originated in Congo Square, then funk was born in Treme. God bless the Meters!!!
RIP Russell Batiste. Second best drummer from Nola after Zigaboo imho. Thank you for posting this. My first time in Nola was a few years after this and I've been hooked ever since. Just saw George last week here at Brooklyn bowl for somewhere around my 120th time. So cool seeing him here when he was relatively younger. So wish Art was still with us too. May he RIP
Absolutely criminally underrated in the wider scope of music history. The Meters are the true funk masters. If someone is talking music and they bring up the Meters, I’d instantly respect them. Never has happened though...
Dude, I play a little guitar and whenever I want to feel cool I try and copy the Meters. Not steal, just really get nasty on Meter-like riffs. I wish I could prove it to ya, but my phone is FULL of me making funk riffs on my looper.
Could not agree more! I'll do a back flip if somebody mentions The Meters to me. Saw their 35th reunion show at JazzFest. Will always love and respect them!!
This is their ten year re-union at 1990 Jazz Fest on Congo Square stage- I was there and have a few photos from the set. Russell Batiste Jr. on drums and not Zigaboo. In Knocking On Heaven's Door that is Jimmy Buffet who also played helping out on vocals. Also on that stage was Little Feat (th-cam.com/video/pWrEGXy6ym0/w-d-xo.html) and Gregory D & J'Ro'J with Manny Fresh and a dance troupe from Senegal. Thanks for the memories.
I think this is the first version of the Funky Meters with Russell Batiste replacing Zigaboo Modeliste. Not sure how long this lasted. Fairly quickly Leo quit and they replaced him with Brian Stoltz. That configuration played for many years. Not to slight Russell, but he’s not Zig. There’s something that happens when he’s there that’s different and to my ears better with Zig there. Thanks for posting this though. Still one of my favorite bands.
Batiste got some modern chops and would work on some funky-ass King Crimson type shit, but Zig just fuckin grooved like nobody else- syncopation station.
You could never beat the original. Zigaboo is easily in the top 3 best funk drummers ever. But I gotta say that Russell did an amazing job with the energy he brought to The Funky Meters
That sounds right. By 92 they were playing as the Funky Meters with Russel Batiste and Brian Stoltz, no Leo or Ziggy. I guess that is Russel in this one.
@@joshuamartianactually I believe Brian Stoltz joined in early 1995. Leo was still playing with them in November 1994. And Leo was doing “solo” shows in spring of 1995.
The meters are the best to ever do it PERIOD !!!!! I’m from and live in New Orleans have seen the Meters hundreds of times always better with the originals all together Rest In Peace ✌️ ART !Nevile aka papa Funk !!!!!
ah, was looking for this. Thank you. First thought it was a fender tele thinline, then noticed the body looked bigger and shaped more like a 335, but the head stock didn't;t match. Anyway, thanks.
@@emergencyexit1120 You're right, this is definitely a starcaster (this has been reissued by Fender a few years ago and it's still manufactured by Squier, as far as I know. Unfortunately, both versions, Fender or Squier do not feature the original pickups). Funny also to See George Porter Jr. playing a G&L and not his legendary Precision.
Such a pitty, that there is no good recorded/produced live album of The Meters (that I am aware of). They are live hot as hell. "Uptown Rulers" has excellent played tracks, but the sound is horrible (in my opinion)
Meters - Africa.........if their was no 'The Meters' there would be no 'RHCP'.. th-cam.com/video/WYU7kZlArx4/w-d-xo.html 2 of the best bands in the world going at it
Now, I know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a bogus institution, but if ever a band deserves to be in it, The Meters do. Thumbs up if you think so too. If jazz and blues originated in Congo Square, then funk was born in Treme. God bless the Meters!!!
They're not in the Hall?
THATS BLASPHEMOUS!!!
@@missayawk They were nominated a few years back, but didn't get in. Shows you how stupid the HOF is.
Amen Brother!
Yeah you right!!!!!!
Leo's my godfather, such good times and good lessons as a then young guitar player myself. He was cool to grow up around.
Man u blessed that's fur sure.
Great player. I'm betting you got some of that. Hats off to Leo and you too.
RIP Russell Batiste. Second best drummer from Nola after Zigaboo imho. Thank you for posting this. My first time in Nola was a few years after this and I've been hooked ever since. Just saw George last week here at Brooklyn bowl for somewhere around my 120th time. So cool seeing him here when he was relatively younger. So wish Art was still with us too. May he RIP
This was my first jazzfest. I was there. My introduction to the meters.
this drummer makes dance everybody in a hurry.
incredible groove and sound,
Absolutely criminally underrated in the wider scope of music history. The Meters are the true funk masters. If someone is talking music and they bring up the Meters, I’d instantly respect them. Never has happened though...
Эти джентльмены сегодня стали для меня открытием. Невероятный грув
Dude, I play a little guitar and whenever I want to feel cool I try and copy the Meters. Not steal, just really get nasty on Meter-like riffs. I wish I could prove it to ya, but my phone is FULL of me making funk riffs on my looper.
Could not agree more! I'll do a back flip if somebody mentions The Meters to me. Saw their 35th reunion show at JazzFest. Will always love and respect them!!
and the ohio players..
my dad had all theyre cds I'm gonna record my own album I play mostly drums keys and guitar go back to the roots
This explains my whole life .. born in New Orleans.
Same here! Much love from New Orleans my people
Simply magic!
This is for you Zigzag Zambian arist - much love my boy.
Life is truly a journey let's continue to show some love & kindness.
Jah guide!
This music is medicine for the mind, body and soul of the highest order !!!
Use to watch them often at the Ivanhoe in 1969.
I was in a band called White Clover.
We wee the house and at The Roach on Royal
The Meters were the greatest rhythm section ever.
Yup
absolut!
Desitively!
RIP Russell Batiste Jr! 🥁
AMEN
I knew the Chilis held these guys as an influence but never realised Africa was a cover!!! So cool to finally hear the original…
beautiful vocals and of course music
Wow. I miss festivals
No shit my man, I was watching this and imagining I was in a crowd just vibing. I due time music will be back!
@@rockguru14 Just hope we all survive in between.
Jazz fest is back going today !! !!
@@jpsoldier24 I will be there again this year!!
Classic funky meters. Got to luv 'em.
Thanks for posting!!
This is so awesome! And I love all the solos especially at 7:57 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
RIP Russell Batiste ❤❤❤
Amazing performance !👏👏👏
Yea the Meters are DEFINITELY, underrated...
Great show! I was out there in the crowd somewhere.
Damn ... Oh damn ... I was at Jazzfest that year. And missed this set. Amazing.
They also did a reunion set at Jazzfest 2005, I think Monck Music recorded it.
Thanks for posting!!!!
This is their ten year re-union at 1990 Jazz Fest on Congo Square stage- I was there and have a few photos from the set. Russell Batiste Jr. on drums and not Zigaboo. In Knocking On Heaven's Door that is Jimmy Buffet who also played helping out on vocals. Also on that stage was Little Feat (th-cam.com/video/pWrEGXy6ym0/w-d-xo.html) and Gregory D & J'Ro'J with Manny Fresh and a dance troupe from Senegal. Thanks for the memories.
So, so great. A mere 31-1/2 years ago for this vid from today, 12/26/23. Seems like only yesterday, ... or the day before. Richard
Os caras são raiz, som de qualidade mesmo 🎶🎵 🔥🔥🔥
Straight fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of the funkiest group on the planet. Miss drummer Zygaboo Modeliest
Sorry but it's Zigaboo Modeliste
Leo is killing it!
they're all killing it ;-)
Starcaster!
I think this is the first version of the Funky Meters with Russell Batiste replacing Zigaboo Modeliste. Not sure how long this lasted. Fairly quickly Leo quit and they replaced him with Brian Stoltz. That configuration played for many years. Not to slight Russell, but he’s not Zig. There’s something that happens when he’s there that’s different and to my ears better with Zig there. Thanks for posting this though. Still one of my favorite bands.
Its Zigaboo Linear playing , theres more room for everyone else .
I saw The Meters in Tokyo in 1993 and it was this lineup. Fortunately, I got to see them again with Zig in 2005.
Why did Leo quit?
Batiste got some modern chops and would work on some funky-ass King Crimson type shit, but Zig just fuckin grooved like nobody else- syncopation station.
You could never beat the original. Zigaboo is easily in the top 3 best funk drummers ever. But I gotta say that Russell did an amazing job with the energy he brought to The Funky Meters
In ‘92 you didn’t exactly have to make a bank loan to go to Jazzfest.
Every single day 😂
This show is from 1990. 4/28/90, to be exact.......
That sounds right. By 92 they were playing as the Funky Meters with Russel Batiste and Brian Stoltz, no Leo or Ziggy. I guess that is Russel in this one.
Yeah. Someone fix that shit!
@@joshuamartianactually I believe Brian Stoltz joined in early 1995. Leo was still playing with them in November 1994. And Leo was doing “solo” shows in spring of 1995.
Take me back 😢😢😢
The Meters are like Godzilla stomping through a large city. Whooooo weeee
Leo plays a killer set, damn
Incredible band . That’s preachin
this vid still smokes after 30 years....
Dude can shred.
Was not expecting Jimmy Buffet to come out lmao
Rip Russell
Badass.
Aí é som de primeira
Leo is a legend !!!!!
#RIP Russ!!!
Good video
right on...
The meters are the best to ever do it PERIOD !!!!! I’m from and live in New Orleans have seen the Meters hundreds of times always better with the originals all together Rest In Peace ✌️ ART !Nevile aka papa Funk !!!!!
Saw dem at Ozark Music Festival in 74. They made a impression on I n I...didn't realize the greatness ....
@TheChoke77 Any chance do you have Dr John's set from the Jazz Fest should have been on this stage too. It was posted but taken down. Thank you.
Im just guessing but James Brown and The Meters are the most sampled in Hip Hop.
Definitely on point. Only other band that's just as close is P Funk.
Leo gone a bit rogue (you can see in Art's eye contact) but nothing stands between Funk and The Meters. They are the best band every made.
solid
Ah huh That's Funky, that shit right there.
Glad they finally called Russel Battiste out. I knew that wasn't Zig
He looks so young here
where did the funk go???
Hot like the hottest chili❤
The camera work is so bad, it's hard to watch.
That Fender Coranado sounds dope!
ah, was looking for this. Thank you. First thought it was a fender tele thinline, then noticed the body looked bigger and shaped more like a 335, but the head stock didn't;t match. Anyway, thanks.
@@PicodeGuy I don’t think it’s a Coronado. It looks like a Fender Starcaster (the offset hollow body, not the weird strat thing)
@@emergencyexit1120 You're right, this is definitely a starcaster (this has been reissued by Fender a few years ago and it's still manufactured by Squier, as far as I know. Unfortunately, both versions, Fender or Squier do not feature the original pickups). Funny also to See George Porter Jr. playing a G&L and not his legendary Precision.
Ah, but that's not Zig on drums. David Russell Batiste. He's great, but nobody is Zigaboo Modeliste.
Thanks for that! He jumped right out of the mix_ Ive read the name now I'll find some more of his. And yeah, Zigaboo is the bomb.
Anyone else want to go back in time and stand in that crowd and not see a damm face mask or a cell phone
Much heavier guitar sound than on their records. They really let it loose here
Such a pitty, that there is no good recorded/produced live album of The Meters (that I am aware of). They are live hot as hell. "Uptown Rulers" has excellent played tracks, but the sound is horrible (in my opinion)
ミーターズが一番やばいんよ
I’m surprised this platform didn’t ban this video cause it’s so damn nasty!!
Great flowing band but the camera guy wow he s off the mark.
Nikita Washington watanabe
The drummer is excellent, but he is not Zig.
This is NOLA FUNK fat fat fat
Not zigaboo tho :( great drummer but can’t compare to the master of that good ole nola funk drumming
Rhcp holliwood
Meters - Africa.........if their was no 'The Meters' there would be no 'RHCP'..
th-cam.com/video/WYU7kZlArx4/w-d-xo.html
2 of the best bands in the world going at it
gas
Fonkey
These boys just too damn fonky!
Oh note plays too much with his thumb LOL!
Incredible band. That’s preachin