AS THE EIGHTIES began winding down, Bootsy Collins was in his element during nights on the town in Washington, D.C. Flashing his signature star-shaped shades, according to one report, he was chilling ...

Bootsy Collins is one of the pioneers of the funk music genre. His efforts are being recognized at this year’s Black Music Honors, which is set to air on Juneteenth on BounceTV. Before the taping of ...

Funk jammers Lettuce just released their new album Unify last week via Round Hill Records (order yours), and one of the songs, “Keep That Funk Alive,” features a guest appearance by one of the genre’s ...

Bootsy Collins remembers growing up in Cincinnati, then-home of R&B powerhouse King Records, and idolizing its biggest star, James Brown. “He really took us off the streets,” Collins said, remembering ...

The funk bassist and singer from Cincinnati celebrated his 71st birthday on Wednesday, and he chose to laud the occasion in Bootsy Collins-style. Collins announced a collaborative compilation album ...

Joe Stinson was inspired to host concerts at the Expo after acquiring a 1969 bass played by Bootsy Collins in James Brown's band.

Today, funk legend Bootsy Collins released a single, “Funk Not Fight,” featuring rapper Baby Triggy and Fantaazma. The song previews the artist’s forthcoming compilation, which goes by the same name ...