Bootsy Collins teaches the formula for funk and the importance of the one in this vintage clip. | Bass Magazine

A young Bootsy Collins performing with James Brown in 1971 | Bass Magazine

One of the all-time great funk and R&B bassists/singer/bandleader Bootsy Collings stopped by the Chicago Music Exchange to premiere his new album "World Wide Funk" with a very special meet and greet and left us a couple of his signature Warwick Spacebass Bass Guitars. In the spirit of the holiday season, we are giving this bass away to a few lucky winners! You don't have to dream any longer, because you can be playing your favorite Parliament grooves on this bass by entering our giveaway! ENTER

Happy Birthday “Bootsy” Collins!🎸 William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American bass guitarist and singer. Rising to prominence with James Brown in the early 1970s and later with Parliament-Funkadelic, Collins established himself as one of the leading names and innovators in funk with his driving basslines and humorous vocals. Bootsy Collins is an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. #bootsycollins #BluPhi | Ron Williford

Legendary bassist William "Bootsy" Collins (Parliament/Funkadelic) explores Jimi Hendrix's roots in the Blues and the genius behind the musician. "His whole Soul came out [when he played the Blues]." #JimiHendrix #Bootsy #Bootzilla #Blues | Jimi Hendrix