Bootsy Collins

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Bootsy Collins

Born October 26, 1951 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (age 74)

William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American musician and singer-songwriter. Rising to prominence with James Brown in the early 1970s, and later with Parliament-Funkadelic, Collins's driving bass guitar and humorous vocals established him as one of the leading names in funk. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with 15 other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.

Known For

The Night BeforeThe Night Before · 1988
The Night Before
6.21988
MovieComedyRomance
A popular beauty surprisingly asks a nerd to take her to the prom. He wakes up hours later in a sleazy alley. She's missing but he remembers nothing about it.
Freaknik: The MusicalFreaknik: The Musical · 2010
Freaknik: The Musical
6.62010
MovieAnimationComedy
A rap group heads to Atlanta to participate in Atlanta's revived Freaknik festival.
Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough LoveTyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love · 2015
Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love
6.72015
MovieAnimationComedy
After a hilarious run-in with the law, Madea is sentenced to community service. Determined to do good for the 'hood, Madea enlists Aunt Bam and Uncle Joe to try and save the Moms Mabley Youth Center from being shut down. With her irresistible sass and wisdom, Madea rallies the local kids to make a stand-and proves that behind her tough exterior is a whole lot of love!
Give the Drummer SomeGive the Drummer Some
Give the Drummer Some
Movie
A documentary exploring the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s groundbreaking drummer whose rhythm reshaped music across generations. Despite his profound influence, a lack of credit and compensation resulted in a life of obscurity and hardships.
Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at SoundstageBill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage · 2006
Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
10.02006
MovieMusicDocumentary
Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.
Bootsy Collins & His New Rubber Band: Live at Jazz BalticaBootsy Collins & His New Rubber Band: Live at Jazz Baltica · 1998
Bootsy Collins & His New Rubber Band: Live at Jazz Baltica
1998
MovieMusic
Bootsy Collins and his New Rubber Band live at Jazz Baltica, Salzau Germany, 1998, featuring P-Funk legends Garry Shider, Fred Wesley, Rick Gardner, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper and Frankie "Kash" Waddy.
Bootsy Collins: Funk Capital of the World Tour - Jazz à Vienne 2011Bootsy Collins: Funk Capital of the World Tour - Jazz à Vienne 2011 · 2011
Bootsy Collins: Funk Capital of the World Tour - Jazz à Vienne 2011
8.02011
MovieMusic
UnsungUnsung · 2008
Unsung
4.72008
SeriesDocumentary
Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B, gospel, and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis. After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.

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Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at SoundstageBill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage · 2006
Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
10.02006
MovieMusicDocumentary
Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.

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Yo Gabba Gabba!Yo Gabba Gabba! · 2007
Yo Gabba Gabba!
7.12007
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Yo Gabba Gabba! is an American children's television show that airs on the Nick Jr. cable network in the United States and the Nick Jr. networks in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Italy, France and Australia as well as Treehouse TV network in Canada and RTE2 on RTÉjr in Ireland. The show stars five costumed toys-come-to-life and their friend DJ Lance Rock, who explore a single topic in each episode through songs and short storylines in the half-hour program while teaching children life and social skills. It also encourages viewers to move along with and dance with the characters in the program. The show is noted for its indie-culture guest stars and bands, and for drawing visual inspiration from 8-bit video games and H. R. Pufnstuff.