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“I used to draw stickmen with star glasses when I was at school. I didn't realise that would end up being me! The whole idea was that the glasses had mirrors, and if a youngster looked at me, they'd see themselves. Everybody is a star.”

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Bootsy Collins, born on October 26, 1951, is an American musician renowned for his contributions to the funk music genre. He is a talented bassist and music producer, whose work has left a lasting impact on funk music. Collins collaborated with Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s and 1980s, contributing bass lines and songwriting to many of the band's hit songs. more

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