Bootsy Collins
1951
5
Quotes
Biography
Bootsy Collins is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work as a bassist in the funk bands Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubber Band. Born in 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Collins rose to fame in the 1970s with his distinctive bass playing style and flamboyant stage presence. He played a significant role in shaping the sound of funk music, collaborating with iconic artists such as James Brown and George Clinton. Collins' innovative approach to bass guitar and his influential contributions to funk music have earned him a lasting legacy in the music industry.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
You have to live for the funk. The funk is its own reward.
2
The power of music is life itself.
3
The only way I can get through this is to listen to what might be around the corner.
4
If we could all just laugh at ourselves, in hard times or good times, it would be an incredible world.
5
Music is love, love is music, music is life, and I love my life.