George Porter, Jr. date of birth:
December 26, 1947
How old is George Porter, Jr.?
78
Where was George Porter, Jr. born?
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
What is George Porter, Jr.'s occupation?
Musician, songwriter
What genre is George Porter, Jr.'s work?
R&B, New Orleans, Funk
What instruments does George Porter, Jr. play?
Bass, vocals
Short Biography
George Joseph Porter, Jr. (born December 26, 1947) is an American musician, best known as the bassist and singer of The Meters. Along with Art Neville, Porter formed the group in the mid 1960s and came to be recognized as one of the progenitors of funk. The Meters disbanded in 1977, but reformed in 1989. Today the original group still plays the occasional reunion but the Funky Meters, of which Porter and Neville are members, most prominently keeps the spirit alive.