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“During the course of the day, I write things down, things I don't do anything with. Then, when I get ready to start recording, I just look through my books and I see if I can find something that stands out. That's how I come up with the off-the-wall-kinda-strange-indirect-stuff.”

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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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