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George Porter, Jr. Biography

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  • Born: December 26, 1947 in New Orleans, LA
  • Years Active: 1970s-1990s
  • Member of: The Wild Tchoupitoulas
  • Genre: R & B

Along with Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli and Zigaboo Modeliste, New Orleans R&B bassist George Porter, Jr. was a founding member of the Meters, New Orleans' premier funk band of the '60s and '70s. Porter remained in demand as a session musician for many years, and Runnin' Partner, his own 1990 album on Rounder, displayed his multi-faceted approach. After a five-year hiatus, he returned with Things Ain't What They Used to Be; Funk This followed in 1997. ~ Bill Dahl, Rovi

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