Art Neville, New Orleans funk star, dies aged 81

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Keyboardist and singer behind the Meters and the Neville Brothers hailed as an icon by Louisiana governor John Edwards

His manager, Kent Sorrell, confirmed that the keyboardist and vocalist “passed away peacefully this morning at home, with his adoring wife, Lorraine, by his side”. No cause of death has been given, but his health had declined in recent years. He had suffered a stroke as well as complications from back surgery in 2001.

 

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The Meters/ Funky Meters/ Neville Bros were always refreshing to hear live. Mr Neville and his funky style will be missed on earth but the angels will be dancing till the morning comes.

RIP

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