The Meters: One of the World’s Most Influential Funk Bands
The Meters are one of those bands better known among musicians and music lovers than the general public. Yet their impact runs deep—especially if you’re into funk, hip-hop, or New Orleans music.
Formed in 1965 in New Orleans, The Meters became renowned for their tight grooves and stripped-back funk. While they found early fame playing behind artists like Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Robert Palmer, they also released original material—most notably Cissy Strut and Just Kissed My Baby—that became foundational in funk.
Their rhythmic feel and groove-centric style would go on to influence titans like James Brown, Funkadelic, Cameo, and Sly and the Family Stone. In that sense, The Meters are an essential pillar in the birth and evolution of funk.
Decades later, their influence carried over into hip-hop, with artists such as Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy all sampling their work. Their grooves continue to echo through modern music, making The Meters true architects of the funk sound.
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Cissy Strut | Chords
You can learn how to play Cissy Strut by The Meters using chords, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
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