Jon Hassell on trumpet

Matt Williams and Geoff Barrow

1965 in Los Angeles

born March 25

The five tracks all vary widely in style

The Meters - Fire On The Bayou (Expanded Edition) hella Jon Hassell on trumpetConsidered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965, when keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and guitarist