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Bootsy Collins

Presented by Warehouse Live at Warehouse Live

June 16, 2011

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Warehouse Live presents Bootsy Collins.

William “Bootsy” Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a pioneering funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. Bootsy was instrumental in Parliament and Funkadelic together with George Clinton and Bernie Worrell. He is well known as one of the founding members of the ‘P-Funk’...

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Warehouse Live presents Bootsy Collins.

He also played a major part in resurrecting James Brown’s career in the late 60s and early 70s, co-writing some of Brown’s greatest hits along with his brother, Phelps “Catfish” Collins.

Collins’ bass playing is driving, rhythmic and groovy, and has been very influential in the development of funk. His characteristic juicy sound, produced by envelope filters (for example the Mutron), is one of his distinguishing traits as a bass player. He also uses highly syncopated 16th note patterns combined with a very strong slap technique, highly influenced by Larry Graham. Bootsy’s bass patterns are often up-front in the mix and more often than not, drive the song (rather than the guitars or horns).

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Warehouse Live

813 Saint Emanuel
Houston, TX 77003

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Tickets:

$36.00

Times:

Doors 8:00pm
Show 9:00pm

Phone: 713.225.LIVE (5483)

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