Cyril Neville
NewMusicforOldFolks says …
Looking at the list of albums at the bottom of this profile you might not think Cyril Neville is particularly prolific. But that could not be more wrong. What you have to realize is that Cyril is, of course, one of the Neville Brothers. Plus, he records with The Royal Southern Brotherhood, and The Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars and has released albums as a member of the Uptown All-Stars. In his spare time he has a band called Swampfunk. Catch him with any of those bands or going solo and you'll see why Cyril Neville has earned the nickname "The Soul Stirrer."
Artist's info
Website: cyrilneville.net
See Him Live: Tour dates
Record company: Ruf Records
See Also: Neville Brothers, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars
Genre: Blues, Soul, Funk, All things Na'lins
If you like this, look into: Tab Benoit, Dr. John, The Radiators
Bio (From the artist's website)
Grammy Award winning New Orlean’s Neville Brother Cyril Neville has been called a philosopher, poet, and one of the last great southern soul singers. In 1970 he released his debut solo single, “Gossip” b/w “Tell Me What’s On Your Mind,” which included backing music by brother Art’s new outfit, the Meters. It just so happened at this time that the Meters were looking to expand their lineup, and asked Cyril to join in on vocals and percussion contributing to the classic Meter’s albums such as 1972’s Cabbage Alley and 1975’s Fire on the Bayou. Later that year, The Rolling Stones invited the Meters to support the bands World Tour and Mick and Keith wouldn’t have it any other way “you guys should come on tour with us with Cyril as your singer” is how it was put to the Meters who obliged. (more)
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Recordings
Most Recent
MAGIC HONEY (2013): This Grammy®-winning Neville Brother's new album Magic Honey places him at the top of today s southern soul singers, joined by longtime Neville Brother drummer Willie Green, iconic New Orleans piano players Allen Toussaint and Dr. John, blues guitarist Walter Trout, and fellow Royal Southern Brotherhood guitarist Mike Zito!Produced by David Z (Prince, Etta James, Jonny Lang).This famous last name speaks volumes in New Orleans, and around the world!.
OTHERS
Soulo (1998)
New Orleans Cookin' (2000)
Brand New Blues (2009)
