Leo Nocentelli

Leo Nocentelli
Nocentelli performing in 2006
Background information
Born	(1946-06-15) June 15, 1946 (age 70) New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	Funk, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	Late 1950s–present
Associated acts	The Meters, Neville Sounds, The Funky Meters, The Meter Men

Leo Nocentelli (born June 15, 1946) is an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist of the funk band The Meters.

Nocentelli grew up in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. He played ukulele at an early age and started on guitar at age twelve. By age fourteen he was backing notable musicians such as Otis Redding and Clyde McPhatter.

Nocentelli is a founding member of The Meters and has been credited for popular funk songs such as "Cissy Strut", "People Say" and "Hey Pocky Way". He plays a semi-hollowbody guitar such as a Gibson ES-335 or a Fender Starcaster.