Bootsy Collins
Keynote Speaker: Funk Bassist and Singer-Songwriter; Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Bootsy Collins Biography
Bootsy Collins is a funk and R&B bassist who rose to prominence with James Brown in the early 1970s and later with Parliament-Funkadelic.
Born in Detroit, Collins formed the Pacesetters during the '60s, a unit that not only included vocalist Philippe Wynne (later of Spinners fame), but also George Clinton as a sideman. Collins and his comrades became part of the JB's, James Brown's backing band, from 1969 to 1971.
Collins' clever progressions and patterns were a vital part of such records as "Get Up, I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine." Collins joined Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic empire in 1971. He co-wrote "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker" with Clinton and Jerome Brailey and established himself so effectively that Clinton urged him to form his own band. Bootsy's Rubber Band emerged in 1976, a spirited ensemble that included Collins' brother Phelps ("Catfish"), as well as some fellow James Brown bandmembers. Collins featured his alter egos "Bootzilla" and "Casper, the Friendly Ghost" as part of the stage act.
Their debut LP, Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band, and their second release, "Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!" showcased Collins' clever, bizarre humor and outrageous lyrics. Both "Ahh..." and the third LP, Bootsy? Player of the Year, earned gold records and made it into the top 20 on the pop charts. The single "Bootzilla" was his lone R&B chart topper in 1978, although "The Pinocchio Theory" also made the top ten.
Collins recorded as both a solo artist and with The Rubber Band in the '80s. He also did some special projects, such as a 1984 collaboration with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads. In 1988, he returned to Columbia with the appropriately named What's Bootsy Doin'?. In 1989, Bootsy was a member of the Bootzilla Orchestra on Malcolm McLaren's album Waltz Dancing. One year later, he became a featured guitarist and bassist with the dance music trio Deee-Lite and also toured England with a group co-led by Parker and Wesley.
Bootsy's New Rubber Band released Blasters of the Universe in 1994, and Fresh Outta 'P' University followed four years later. Bootsy's New Rubber Band released "Keepin' dah Funk Alive," in 1995.
After doing a few collaborations and writing music for the Cincinnati Bengals, Bootsy released the holiday album "Christmas Is 4 Ever." He also helped write music for Hollywood films and TV shows such as "Loonatics Unleashed" and "Superbad."
Recently, Bootsy has released a conceptual album, The Funk Capital of the World, has played the 10th Annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN, and has been featured in a TV commercial for Old Navy. Also, in 2010, In July 2010, Collins launched Funk University ("Funk U"), an online-only bass guitar school in which he also serves as curator and lead professor.
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How do I book Bootsy Collins to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bootsy Collins for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bootsy Collins, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bootsy Collins or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bootsy Collins for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bootsy Collins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bootsy Collins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bootsy Collins speak about?
Bootsy Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music. -
Who is the agent for Bootsy Collins?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bootsy Collins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bootsy Collins for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bootsy Collins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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