Person · Male
Ziggy Modeliste
- From
- New Orleans, United States
- Since
- 1948–present
- Releases
- 2
About
Joseph "Ziggy" Modeliste (born December 28, 1948), also known as Zigaboo Modeliste, is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the funk band the Meters. He is widely considered an innovator in the funk genre and New Orleans style drumming. The Meters' music had a defining role and set the stylistic tone of New Orleans funk. Due to his work with the band, Modeliste is credited as an integral part of bringing New Orleans second-line grooves into popular music.
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As a songwriter and session musician Modeliste's work is featured in numerous albums by various artists. His drum grooves appear in hundreds of hip hop samples, television and film. He has released four solo albums. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and continues to perform and tour.
Member of
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The Meters drums (drum set)
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Foundation of Funk membranophone
Discography
Albums
Other
Links
Official
Also known as
Joseph Modeliste · Zigaboo Modeliste
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 4233cad0-6474-4a7c-bc09-4e66c5d8ac2f
- ISNI
- 0000000055158674
- IPI
- 00055025405
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.