Bootsy Collins, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley: Let Him Out

We’re celebrating funk bass legend Bootsy Collins’ birthday today. Here’s a great clip of Collins laying down the groove with fellow James Brown band alumni Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley on Letterman in 1990.

Happy birthday, Bootsy!

In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.

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  1. Mike Matthews

    Funky goodness. Happy Birthday Mr. Collins!

  2. Groovy !!!

    Love bootsy , love maceo …. But Damn, Fred Wesley is the bomb!!!