Art Neville was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He would go on to become a pioneering figure in funk and R&B music as a founding member of the iconic group The Neville Brothers, along with his siblings Aaron, Charles, and Cyril. Art also co-founded influential funk bands The Meters and The Funky Meters, whose grooves laid the foundation for countless hip-hop samples and funk classics. His contributions helped shape the sound of New Orleans music and left an enduring mark on American musical history.
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