New Orleans legend Art Neville has died at the age of 81. Neville was the founder of "The Meters" and was a member of the "Neville Brothers."Neville grew up in New Orleans and was the son of Amelia Landry and Arthur Neville Sr. He began making music at a young age and was heavily influenced by New Orleans culture. His first hit was when he sang lead on the song “Mardi Gras Mambo,” which even today remains an anthem for Carnival in New Orleans. In 1978 Neville formed the band The Neville Brothers with his siblings Cyril Neville, Aaron Neville and Charles Neville. His brother Charles Neville died in 2018 from pancreatic cancer. Neville retired from music in December 2018, citing several health issues.

New Orleans legend Art Neville has died at the age of 81.

Neville was the founder of "The Meters" and was a member of the "Neville Brothers."


Neville grew up in New Orleans and was the son of Amelia Landry and Arthur Neville Sr. He began making music at a young age and was heavily influenced by New Orleans culture.

His first hit was when he sang lead on the song “Mardi Gras Mambo,” which even today remains an anthem for Carnival in New Orleans.

In 1978 Neville formed the band The Neville Brothers with his siblings Cyril Neville, Aaron Neville and Charles Neville.

His brother Charles Neville died in 2018 from pancreatic cancer.

Neville retired from music in December 2018, citing several health issues.