When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. However, as Collins himself admits, his far-reaching influence wouldn't have been possible if it ...

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 ...

Funk legend Bootsy Collins has finally delivered his new project, Album of the Year #1 Funkateer, via Bootzilla Records/Roc Nation. The 18-track offering was preceded by the title track (featuring ...

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 ...

Badass Parliament and Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins sits in tonight with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Note that his new album Tha Funk Capital of the World‘ lands April 26. You can ...

For Bootsy Collins, a show in Detroit isn’t just another gig. Any time the groundbreaking bassist visits the Motor City — as he’ll do Friday, Aug. 8, for a Music Hall tribute concert — he is back in ...

Legend Bootsy Collins is telling quite the wild story of how crack changed the relationship between he and fellow icon George Clinton. According to Collins, he and Clinton were on vacation together ...

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 ...

One and only funk bass virtuoso Bootsy Collins will host the AmsterJam music festival in New York City this weekend. Collins reviews his 30-year career with Ed Gordon, and the eclectic music lineup — ...

There hasn't been much word about Bootsy Collins since his Bonaroo appearance in 2011, his stint selling boots for Old Navy the same year and, of course, the Houston Press interview we know you all ...