Art Neville

Art Neville
Neville in 2012
Neville in 2012
Background information
Birth nameArthur Lanon Neville Jr.
Born(1937-12-17)December 17, 1937
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 22, 2019(2019-07-22) (aged 81)
New Orleans, Louisiana
GenresFunk, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, bandleader
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards
Years activeEarly 1950s–2018

Arthur Lanon Neville (December 17, 1937 – July 22, 2019) was an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Neville was a part of The Neville Brothers. He was a founding member of The Meters. He also played with the spinoff group The Funky Meters.

Neville performed with singers Labelle (on "Lady Marmalade"), Paul McCartney, Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John and Professor Longhair.

Neville died at the age of 81 on July 22, 2019 from a long-illness.[1]

References

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  1. Spera, Keith (July 22, 2019). "New Orleans legend Art Neville, founder of the Meters and Neville Brothers, dies at 81". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved July 22, 2019.