I don't agree the The Meters "evolved into The Neville Brothers". Obviously, one or more of the brothers Neville play in each or both groups, but they are distinct, and The Meters Josie label stuff I'm talking about doesn't sound much like The Neville Brothers, though some of the later Meters stuff is more similar (and some of TNB's best-known tunes were originally latter-day Meters tunes written or cowritten by guitarist Leo Nocentelli, who was The Meters main songwriter). But just to be clear, Aaron Neville, the distinctive voice of TNB who had the great soul hit under his own name "Tell It Like It Is" back in the 60's, does not sing for The Meters, and The Meters have continued, albeit on and off, to play either under their old name or as The Funky Meters throughout the period of TNB's career.
BTW, a little research has reminded me that the wonderful Sundazed reissue label has released domestic CD's of the 3 original Josie label Meters LP's, with bonus tracks. You CANNOT go wrong with these, believe me!
BTW, a little research has reminded me that the wonderful Sundazed reissue label has released domestic CD's of the 3 original Josie label Meters LP's, with bonus tracks. You CANNOT go wrong with these, believe me!