[THROWBACK REPEAT: BOOTSY]

In 1968, a 17 year old Bootsy Collins formed a group, The Pacemakers, with his brother and some friends. Two years later, The Pacemakers became knowns as the J.B.'s once they became the backing band for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. After Collins && Brown began to clash, Bootsy formed yet another group, The House Guests before meeting George Clinton in 1972 && becoming the lead basist for Parliament. Whether as a member of one of many groups or on his own, Bootsy Collin's bass guitar skills && comical yet groovy vocals helped establish him as one of the stellar leaders of funk. Check out these throwback clips [below]; Bootsy performs Sex Machine [with James Brown], Stretchin' Out, && I'd Rather Be With You.