Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a master drummer, rhythm innovator and New Orleans legend. The most highly-acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City, Ziggy’s creativity has been a wellspring of funk influence for over five decades, inspiring many hip-hop tracks. His innovative work as a member of the internationally acclaimed R&B group, The Meters, have garnered him an unparalleled level of respect among fans and musicians. The respect of industry peers remains strong in 2018, as the Recording Academy has honored Modeliste and The Meters with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Also in 2018, The Meters became 4 time nominees to the R & R Hall of Fame As he begins his 70th year, Zigaboo still performs as a singing drummer, leading several bands. Ziggy’s music continually demonstrates his artistic brilliance, incorporating his unique style of drumming grooves and concepts into the original music he creates.Modeliste is honored to hold the No. 18 spot in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “100 Greatest Drummers of All Times.”Zigaboo’s tunes have graced such movies as “Two Can Play That Game,” “Jackie Brown,” “Drum Line,” “8 Mile,” “Hancock,” “Red,” Zigaboo and The Meters were showcased in Dave Grohl’s and HBO’s docuseries, “Sonic Highways.” Modeliste’s work has been sampled by artists Amerie, Musiq Soulchild, Queen Latifah, Run DMC, NWA, Ice Cube, Salt N’ Pepa, Cypress Hill, EPMD, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature, and Eminem.