Genres Funk, R&B, soul Website nocentelli.com Occupation(s) Musician Name Leo Nocentelli | Instruments Guitar Role Musician Years active Late 1950s–present | |
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Born June 15, 1946 (age 77)
New Orleans, Louisiana ( 1946-06-15 ) Associated acts The Meters, Neville Sounds, The Funky Meters, The Meter Men Movies Secrets of Funk Guitar: Using It and Fusing It, Warren Haynes: The Benefit Concert: Vol. 8 Music groups The Meters, The Meters (Since 2000) Albums Fire on the Bayou, Cabbage Alley, Look‑Ka Py Py, The Meters, Rejuvenation | ||
The Secrets Of Funk: Cissy Strut Demonstration
Leo Nocentelli (born June 15, 1946) is an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist of the funk band The Meters.
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- The Secrets Of Funk Cissy Strut Demonstration
- Leo nocentelli from the meters stops by norman s rare guitars
- Career
- Discography
- References
Leo nocentelli from the meters stops by norman s rare guitars
Career
Nocentelli grew up in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. He played ukulele at an early age and started on guitar at age twelve. By age fourteen he was backing notable musicians such as Otis Redding and Clyde McPhatter.
Nocentelli is a founding member of The Meters. He was one of the primary writers of the band and has been credited for popular funk songs such as "Cissy Strut", "People Say" and "Hey Pocky Way". He plays a semi-hollowbody guitar such as a Gibson ES-335 or a Fender Starcaster.
Discography
References
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