When a young Bootsy Collins joined James Brown’s band, the Godfather of Funk bought him a Fender Jazz Bass. Now it’s up for auction

Following Bootsy’s departure from the JBs in 1972, the bass continued its life on stage with Fred Thomas, another of Brown’s longtime bassists ...
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Bootsy Collins reflects on James Brown and George Clinton, and what he gets out of playing today

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images In the ’60s, Bootsy Collins took an LSD trip to the stars, learning to dial ...
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James Brown and Lyn Collins estates argue in Aiken court over allegedly unpaid royalties

In 1972, legendary entertainer James Brown released a duet with Lyn Collins called "What my baby needs now is a little more lovin'." More than 50 years later, the singers' estates are locked in a ...
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Bootsy Collins on How ‘Funk Is Making Something Out of Nothing’

I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins has made sturdy, buoyant bass lines, which stretch out all over the place ...