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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Matthew Eisman/WireImage/Getty Images Bootsy Collins is the ultimate funkateer, which is ...

Bootsy Collins‘ endless alter-egos - Boot-Tron, Zillatron, King of the Geepies, Bootdullivan, Bedroom Bootsy and, of course, Bootzilla - have always battled for space inside the funk pioneer's brain.

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 ...

In the ninth episode of UCR’s Bold as Love Recalled and Celebrated video series, Bootsy Collins explains how Jimi Hendrix ...

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, ...

Bootsy Collins: "The state of funk today is kind of funked up." May 24, 2010— -- "The state of funk today is kind of funked up." Such a dire musical proclamation comes from no less a groove guru ...

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 ...

As a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic family and a solo artist in his own right, William “Bootsy” Collins has spent some serious time in the Detroit area — especially at United Sound Studios, where ...