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George Porter Jr. of The Meters

George Porter Jr. of The Meters on stage.
George Porter Jr. of The Meters on stage.

Kyle interviews bassist George Porter Jr., a founding member of the legendary New Orleans funk band The Meters. The Meters were formed in New Orleans during the mid-1960s. The band's unique sound played a large role in the evolution of funk music, and deeply influenced the sound of hip-hop during the 1990s. The Meters also had a significant impact on rock music. The band performed with Paul McCartney, toured with the Rolling Stones, and influenced Led Zeppelin.