Bootsy Collins

William Earl 'Bootsy' Collins is an American bass guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He rose to prominence with James Brown in the early 1970s before joining the Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Collins established himself as one of the leading names and innovators in funk with his driving basslines and humorous vocals. He later formed his own P-Funk side project, Bootsy's Rubber Band. Collins collaborated with musicians from various genres, including dance music, electronic big beat, and alternative metal. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with other members of Parliament-Funkadelic. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Collins number 4 on its list of the 50 greatest bassists of all time.