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George Porter Jr.
George Porter Jr., New Orleans funk legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, played at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. He helped shape funk with his band The Meters, influencing generations of musicians.
George Porter Jr. took the stage in Ann Arbor at the Blue LLama Jazz Club on September 4, 2025. As a founding member of The Meters, Porter laid down the deep grooves and punchy basslines that defined early funk, drawing from New Orleans' rich African music roots. His band backed legendary artists and inspired many from hip-hop to rock icons. The Meters' tunes, including the classic "Cissy Strut," helped set the foundation for countless artists and left a lasting impact on music history.
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