Bootsy Collins is an American musician renowned for his funky bass guitar playing. Emerging as a key figure in George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic, Collins has had a significant influence on funk music. His distinctive bass lines and flamboyant style are prominent in hits like "Bootsy's Rubber Band" and "Flash Light." Collins' innovative approach to funk and his collaborations with other musical legends have solidified his reputation as a pioneering force in the genre.
"When I was coming up, we weren't trying to get a hit or get paid, we were just trying to do our thing. The only thing we were really trying to do was to be recognized for our originality."
"I wanna keep creating those situations for myself so I don't have to be out front all the time. Then when I do have to be out front, I can do it to the max."
"When you're used to playing with people, when you're in a band, then you're used to playing with each other. People nowadays aren't used to playing with each other because they don't have to."
"I guess some of today's programming has rubbed off on me because I find myself having to set time around for touring, putting that together and then setting time around for recording."
"Well actually, we are working on the live album from the shows in Japan. I'm trying to get that finished."