Today, Bootsy Collins looks back to his early days with “The JB’s Tribute Pastor P,” the latest single from the legendary bassist’s forthcoming record Album of the Year #1 Funkateer. Set to release on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For Bootsy Collins, a show in Detroit isn’t just another gig. Any time the groundbreaking bassist visits the Motor City — as he’ll ...

When James Brown passed away in 2006, popular music lost a true icon; the so-called 'Godfather of Soul' was a giant of the groove. Alluding to the major musical upheaval of the '60s, one mourner ...

With a new album arriving, why everyone from the biggest fans to Kamala Harris is calling for a brighter light on Bootzilla. By Steve Knopper Bootsy Collins‘ endless alter-egos — Boot-Tron, Zillatron, ...

Bootsy Collins is one of the pioneers of the funk music genre. His efforts are being recognized at this year’s Black Music Honors, which is set to air on Juneteenth on BounceTV. Before the taping of ...

The word “legend” gets overused, but make no mistake, Bootsy Collins is a legend. He cut his teeth playing bass for James Brown as a teenager. You know the bass riff on “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) ...

Bootsy Collins defines funk as "making something out of nothing," a philosophy he's always lived. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1960s, he idolized his older brother, Phelps "Catfish" Collins, who ...

When recording the song “Album of the Year #1 Funkateer,” Bootsy Collins had a very specific vibe in mind. “I wanted to give the people what they wanted back in the Seventies: a sense of hope, joy, ...

In 2011, Sly Stone had a moment of clarity. He re-recorded his hits with a group of stars including Bootsy Collins, Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson, Ray Manzarek, Johnny Winter, and Carmine Appice. “I’m Back: ...

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins has been a notable figure not just in Cincinnati but around the world for his work pioneering funk music. After the release of his latest album, "Album of ...