(1948-12-28) December 28, 1948 (age 75) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Funk
second line
jazz
rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Drums
percussion
vocals
Years active
1965–present
Labels
JZM
Member of
The Meters
Website
www.zigaboo.com
Musical artist
Joseph "Ziggy" Modeliste (born December 28, 1948),[1] also known as Zigaboo Modeliste, 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.[2][3][4]
As a songwriter and session musician Modeliste's work is featured in numerous albums by various artists. His drum grooves appear in hundreds of hip hop samples, television and film. He has released four solo albums. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and continues to perform and tour.
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