Joseph Modeliste

Joseph "Ziggy" Modeliste

appears on 5 albums

Born December 28, 1948, also known as Zigaboo is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the funk band The Meters. He is widely considered an innovator in the funk genre and New Orleans style drumming. The Meters' music had a defining role and set the stylistic tone of New Orleans funk. Due to his work with the band, Modeliste is credited as an integral part of bringing New Orleans second-line grooves into popular music.

Member of

  • The Meters
  • Third Rail
  • The New Barbarians
  • Zig And Gaboon's Gang
  • Meter Men

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