Bootsy Collins
Also Known As: Bootzilla, Bootsy's Rubber Band, Zillatron, Fuzzface, Funkadelic, Parliament , P-Funk All-Stars, The JB's, Casper the Funky Ghost, William Earl Collins
Biography: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Cincinatti, Ohio, USA
Birthday: October 26, 1951
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Gender: Male
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Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Overview: In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from Motown's Detroit era. By the end of their phenomenal run, this unheralded group of musicians had played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined - which makes them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They called themselves the Funk Brothers. Forty-one years after they played their first note on a Motown record and three decades since they were all together, the Funk Brothers reunited back in Detroit to play their music and tell their unforgettable story, with the help of archival footage, still photos, narration, interviews, re-creation scenes, 20 Motown master tracks, and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Brothers backing up contemporary performers.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-11
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Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child
Overview: Seattle, WA EMP brings viewers inside the ground-breaking story of one man, his music and the world that embraced him with the two-hour documentary special "Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child,"
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-18
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Bootsy Collins & His New Rubber Band: Live at Jazz Baltica
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-18
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Bootsy's New Rubber Band - Live
Overview: The new Bootsy's Rubber Band, live at the Club Citta Kawasaki, August 7, 1993, featurintg Bootsy Collins et al.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-28
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Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove
Overview: One Nation Under A Groove - P-Funk Documentary 2005 Known to its legions of fans simply as P-Funk, Parliament Funkadelic has had a profound impact on the development of contemporary music, aesthetics and culture. PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: One Nation Under a Groove chronicles the unique alchemy of the musical influences that fed into the band`s singular approach to music, documenting P-Funk`s continuing influence on today`s artists and musicians and featuring an in-depth look at the musical and entrepreneurial mastermind of its leader George Clinton.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-05
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James Brown: Love Power Peace
Overview: Live at the Olympia, Paris, 1971 is the only recording that documents one of his live performances with the original J.B.'s lineup featuring Bootsy and Catfish Collins. Love Power Peace was originally intended for a 1972 release as a vinyl triple album, but was cancelled after key members of the original J.B.'s left Brown to join Parliament-Funkadelic.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-08
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Jaco
Overview: The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-17
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Overview: James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-27
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Finding the Funk
Overview: Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-31
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'Tallica Parking Lot
Overview: What happens at a tailgate party before a Metallica concert? Part music video, part acid trip, this adventure is a jam-packed frenzy with surprise cameos and an original score by Metallica.
Genres: Music Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-25
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Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-13
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George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
Overview: Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-27
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VH1 Divas 2012
Overview: VH1 Divas 2012 aired live on December 16, 2012 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Adam Lambert and celebrated the dance-inducing music that is the vibrant soundtrack to every major blowout bash, unforgettable party and night out on the town. The show also paid tribute to the late music legends who died earlier that year: Whitney Houston and Donna Summer.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-16
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Rising Low
Overview: Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-08
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Freaknik: The Musical
Overview: A rap group heads to Atlanta to participate in Atlanta's revived Freaknik festival.
Genres: Animation Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-05
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Bootsy Collins: Funk Capital of the World Tour - Jazz à Vienne 2011
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-09
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Parliament Funkadelic - The Mothership Connection
Overview: The Mothership has landed! Parliament-Funkadelic plays an out-of-this-world set at The Summit in Houston, Texas on Halloween night 1976.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-10-30
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The Night Before
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-15
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