Known as a founding member of the funk group The Meters, Zigaboo Modeliste is considered one of the most innovative and highly acclaimed drummers ever. Modeliste is a pioneer of second-line funk. He remains a strong influence on drummers, and his syncopated style is the source of many hip-hop and drum and bass samplers. He also co-founded The Wild Tchoupitoulas and has worked extensively with other musicians, notably Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John.