The Meters

== Info ==
Soul group who influenced the likes of Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, and other artists. Considered progenitors of funk music. Worked with Dr. John, Paul McCartney and Wings, Palmer, and Patti Labelle. Influenced Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. Performed on Saturday Night Live. Art Neville went on to become a part of the Neville Brothers. Member Zigaboo Modeliste went on to perform with the Stones. The Meters were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, 2012, and 2013. They have yet to be inducted. Also known as the Funky Meters. Influenced countless funk, soul, rock, and rap artists.
== Genres ==
Soul
Funk
Category:Soul
Category:Funk
Category:Seventies
Category:Hall of Fame snubs