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Bootsy Collins is one of the all-time bass greats, but he started out on guitar. Here’s the sole reason why he switched

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jeff Hahne/Getty Images The name Bootsy Collins elicits images of his impeccable, ...
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How a young Bootsy Collins took the James Brown bass chair to its busiest level on this Bootsy-fied recut from 1970’s Sex Machine

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 ...
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Bootsy Collins: KCRW Guest DJ Set

Bass legend and funk pioneer Bootsy Collins’ guest selects a few favorite songs, including one from his new LP “Album Of The Year #1 Funkateer.” Bass legend and funk pioneer Bootsy Collins’ guest ...
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Ellen Alaverdyan and Bootsy Collins Are Holding the Groove

Twelve-year-old bass virtuoso Ellen Alaverdyan (better known as @ellenplaysbass on Instagram and YouTube) looks nervous as she waits for one of her idols—acclaimed bassist, singer, and songwriter ...