Artist:Bootsy's Rubber Band
Song:Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!
Album:Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!
Bass player William "Bootsy" Collins is best known for his contributions to funk with George Clinton but he has also carved out his own solo career. He was born Oct. 26, 1951 in Cincinatti. In 1968, he formed The Pacesetters with his brother Phelps on guitar, Frankie Waddy on drums and Philippe Wynne from The Spinners. They were James Brown's backup band from 1969-71 called the JB's. Bootsy joined George Clinton's Parliament/Funkadelic in 1972. While contributing to their success, Bootsy started the spinoff group Bootsy's Rubber Band in 1976. Musicians included Phelps Collins on guitar, Frankie Waddy on drums, Joel Johnson on keyboards, Gary Cooper on on drums, Robert Johnson on vocals and The Horny Horns. He signed with Warner Bros. and Clinton produced the records. The sound is similar to P-Funk but different because of Bootsy's loopy vocals. He made three chart topping records including 1977's Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! and then took a hiatus as a solo artist until 1988. He continued to record with Clinton. Bootsy Collins continues to tour today and his most recent CD is 2006's Christmas Is 4 Ever. Yeah, a Christmas record. Bootsy Collins is an icon of black music and his music is a must for funk fans. Here's Bootsy's Rubber Band performing psychoticbumpschool in Houston 1976.
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