Seventy-five years ago today, the bassist who helped shape funk music with a series of legendary bands was born in Ohio.

William "Bootsy" Collins' name was already well-known by the time he "introduced" himself with Aah...The Name is Bootsy, Baby!, the second album by his Bootsy's Rubber Band, on Jan. 15, 1977. But that ...

Start the week with us on MBE as we share two tracks from Fontaines D.C.'s new album, Spooky tracks from Nine Inch Nails and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2024 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade will feature pro athletes, music stars and more this week. Here's a look. Happy ...

Happy 75th birthday today to the unique and iconic bass figure, Bootsy Collins. Collins is one of funk music’s most influential figures, renowned for his elastic bass lines, flamboyant stage presence, ...

Today, Bootsy Collins looks back to his early days with “The JB’s Tribute Pastor P,” the latest single from the legendary bassist’s forthcoming record Album of the Year #1 Funkateer. Set to release on ...

Bootsy Collins has released a new video for “Want Me 2 Stay” — his take on Sly and the Family Stone’s 1973 hit “If You Want Me to Stay” — featuring original Family Stone bassist, Larry Graham, as well ...

Cincinnati music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins has partnered with Stereo Dinner to celebrate his 70 th birthday with a ticketed, exclusive, VIP culinary “meet, greet, and eat” ...

“You don’t miss a kiss until the lips are gone.” That’s how Bootsy Collins describes making music by himself, ever since Covid-19 forced him and the musicians he wishes he could jam with into ...

Funkmaster Bootsy Collins to Host 'AmsterJam' One and only funk bass virtuoso Bootsy Collins will host the AmsterJam music festival in New York City this weekend. Collins reviews his 30-year career ...

For nearly two decades, nonprofit Music Will has sought to connect teachers, students and musical opportunities. While the 501(c)(3) organization offers students musical instruments, their work goes ...