FULL INTERVIEW: Bootsy Collins on Prince

[@MrRichgle]

Bootsy is about the nicest, warmest, and coolest dude I think I've ever seen interviewed. RIP Prince.

[@elftsiriotakis9698]

Much love bootsy

[@anthonijohnson3082]

Bootsy Badazz

[@Eyemallfunkedup]

In all the interviews I've ever heard with Bootsy, he's never had a bad word to say about anyone. It's all positive, all the time. No drama, no hurt feelings, no venom. So unlike the young people these days, with all the opposite. Respect!

[@marjoryrainey5761]

I have definitely noticed that!

[@customtheatres]

Wisdom shows you to always bring out the best in everyone, and that is done by staying positive in all situations

[@Ori0n1975]

@karen kelly Exactly. They really were the good old days.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

@karen kelly Since when was Bootsy any of those things? He's always been about the love and peace. He still called himself a flower child. He fully embraces the ethos that love will make the world a better place. I don't care about the old days or the new days or any other days, with a bit of Bootsy's positivity and generosity the world would definitely be a better place.

[@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795]

Even though James Brown let Bootsy and his boys go in his younger years , he was so proud of Bootsy and his accomplishments..

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Bootsy Colins a true gentleman! Much respect.

[@Kevinplaystsb132]

He is a really good dude though.

[@ladygemini5967]

I would love to meet this GUY

[@dhpbear2]

He'd be much more of a gentleman if he took off his shades!

[@nonstopakashailee5382]

@David perkins no way

[@starrcompany3275]

Bootsy is a good man because he came out before Prince and Michael and he still look up to them like they're the Kings no hate that's called a good man

[@cloud9847]

If you really listen closely you can really hear the different layers of this man. From a simple dude who just wants to play a guitar to a classy, respectable human being in general all the way to a savvy business man that seems to bring everyone up around him. Impressive.

[@mbrntly11]

Bootsy another legend!

[@slimdudeDJC]

+merle brant Word!!!!

[@kelabell6330]

yes he is

[@gabemo2399]

fr

[@abrahamjackson6019]

merle brant Bootsy is a giant.

[@archiejackson2315]

TRUE THAT...!

[@BamBam-fw5jm]

Bootsy still looks great

[@lisamonsibais3623]

You can see he's a real musician. And he was there with the music. He's not afraid to give credit to Prince but also take credit for what was his.

[@doriswatson4857]

I liked this interview Bootsy comes across as really sincere.

[@JustK009]

Legend speaking about a legend! God bless Bootsy!!

[@MinnesotaEverything]

Now that's what respect sounds like!

[@amileoj9043]

The image of Bootsy's bodyguard chucking an ardent young Prince into the audience at the Funk Fest is one for the ages. But underneath it all, Bootsy's deep appreciation for Prince's achievements in both the business and music sides is so on target: "He made it his."

[@sianwarwick633]

Great heartfelt response from Bootsy Collins. ❤

[@owenrich175]

Michael Jackson and Prince Rogers Nelson picked up where Sam Cooke left off. Sam Cooke originally had plans to educate his fellow Black artists, to own 100% rights to their songs & music publishing etc. All three tragically died under mysterious circumstances. The Creator LORD "GOD" will reveal all in time. And will avenge any injustices done against the innocent ones. The passing of Prince woke me up to the very eerie history of the music industry. I'll never be the same after hearing much of his insights, experiences and revelations in reference to the music industry. Despite his oddness still he was a Man, as well as Michael Jackson.

[@A358M]

Owen Rich Beautifully said. Michael and Prince were both top notch The music world just isn't the same without the two kings They'll be copied but never duplicated.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

It's not a race thing ok? White artists don't own their shit either. Jesus, making everything about race. ..smdh

[@featherstonecraig9]

Well stated my bro!!!!

[@mamiinc838]

They killed Mike too

[@dandrediamonds6658]

Well said

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

When the guys you grew up listening to begin to look up to you................PRINCE = GENIUS.

[@tyronedavis9584]

I still have his first album Stretching out ! Best high school music ever!!

[@Epiphda1]

The agenda of a genuine genius! Still crying...RIP PRINCE 💜

[@earthwormharrisbowne7214]

Thank you so much for this interview. Thats hometown right there. I got to spend a little time with Catfish. Collins Brothers. The Best. Total education on Prince Rodgers Nelson. Thank you so much for givin up the FUNK.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Prince was heavily influenced by P-Funk

[@deniskostic1502]

yes Rick James and Sly style!!!

[@dhpbear2]

There's a nod to "Not Just Knee Deep" in "2 The 9s" from the highly underrated (and out-of-print) "Love Symbol" album (1992)

[@MrShepp181]

Coach bus ca

[@babuddha]

If you hear any noise, it's just me and the boys, gettin it...

[@brandonenga]

Sly and the family stone the most.

[@Charles-tt3dr]

Bootsy should be getting royalties from the bass riffs he composed when he was with James Brown. Hopefully George Clinton will get his catalog back from the thief who stole it from him.

[@dkapone]

Some of these dumbasses lost their catalog to keep their junkie ass out of jail. Lawyers ain't cheap and are gonna get paid. Ask the late Rick James. When you have nothing of value other than your catalog cause you didn't pay your taxes (Ron Isley), you've already filed for bankruptcy (George Clinton)…guess what? We'll take your intellectual/artistic property. You dig the hole, it's the only way to get out! It ain't the devil...Like George once said, R&B...Rhythm and Business! Peace.

[@rickyspicer8014]

George Clinton took advance money and used his catalogue as collateral. I'm sure he had no idea at that time that rappers would be using his music in the future. It was not smart for him to give up his catalogue. I'm sure he knows that now.

[@cjjaxxon]

@@dkapone Dumbasses? Nah. But what they did were heavy mistakes. Probably didn't know it would hurt them.

[@iceblade207]

Bottom line is no matter who stole or sold their talent can NEVER be duplicated.

[@shakiracharriez9811]

This was awesome interview with Bootsy and how he honor Prince. Beautiful. 💜💜🤘🏽🤘🏽💜💜

[@JP-fe4ke]

Bootsy looks great he's a real down to earth guy . He knows the music business but if you watch the interview closely you can tell he is very deliberate in his framing of words. He probably knows way more about the industry from the way he's been treated than he can share in camera. Much respect for him he has paid some heavy dues.

[@catboyzee]

Bootsy cut straight to the truth about us as musicians. A lot of cats really don't like dealing with business 'cause they're so busy either trying to be great musicians and/or Rock stars. Helps to explain why so many have been(and continue to be) taken advantage of by shady crooks that are good with both jive and numbers. Moral: While you're getting your music education, GET AN EDUCATION!

[@oholm09]

Educated yourself

[@MrFaDookie]

Prince wuz such a perfectionist....he did AYEFING himself.....drums. ...keyboards.... guitar.....bass..... vocals....baqround vocals.....produce....A&R .....

[@williewhite1161]

Prince and Michael Jackson being great business men, along with being the greatest entertainers the world has ever seen up to this very day, is probably a big reason why they both were murdered. RIP Prince, Micheal and Blackwell.

[@CraigMansfield]

Prince was the first musician to try to sell his records through the internet. He was the most ferocious musician in music, and it took everything he had to get away from Warners, and get the right to own his own music and his name and image. It fuckin disgusts me to think that his family gave his music back to the industry. Rest in peace, most incredible artist.

[@robertbeckerbecker1354]

He was gonna give it back to the industry one way or another. Ixm sure hexs glad his music is so easily accessible as where none of his songs or music videos could be found online up until about four or five years ago. Hexs not making money beyond the grave. His estate is. His art should be available to everyone.

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

Prince would have cut better licencing deals with the industry having watched what David Bowie did b4 his death. He would not have sold ownership, licencing is a way of charging rent on intellectual property. His"family" are selling pieces of silver to vulture capitalists who make money from owning the back catalog of Dead artists, so it's handy that Prince was murdered hours b4 he got to Rehab for pain management, because the counterfeit tablets planted in his belongings since he got his publishing back in 2014, hadnt killed him.

[@Reverend-Race-Horsey]

I'd say MJ was more ferocious. Trying to get away from J5 and that first label executive they had(Berry Gordy) and bubblegum pop. MJ also fought Sony.

[@uwinsome]

Not a comparison of "ferociousness" 😅 , they were both battling with corporations for their artistic creations and rights ! While trying to show others the way !

[@esquibelle]

Love Bootsy. Please stick around for a long time. This year has been too much for the music world.

[@59771965]

Bootsy started out with the best of the musicians and singers at 17 and he is a great bass player , he is genuine he's never changed

[@MarcG7424]

I'm so glad I grew up with these artists like James Brown Michael Jackson Prince and Bootsy. Not only did these artists make music they made music fun and memorable

[@makenomist8aboutit43]

George Clinton as well O.K!🛸☝️🤘🔦🥁🎷🎸🎺💀🎹🎤 Thanking George Clinton for the P-Funk because you can't leave his name out of any of these conversations....................an I meant Period.

[@MarcG7424]

@@makenomist8aboutit43 George gave us Bootsy so of course my apologies

[@makenomist8aboutit43]

@@MarcG7424 George Clinton said Bootsy is a Bootsy all by himself.

[@MarcG7424]

@@makenomist8aboutit43 Yabba Dabba Doosie

[@carllprice1030]

A legend giving another legend madd love and respect.... Purple P Funk folife......💜✝️💜🎸💯

[@annikaharris5825]

First I ever heard him interview.I'm floored by his self control and authenticity.He seems real touchable and like that older guy a real woman will learn from grow with appreciate.I can see him and Prince being buds.Good ppl know Good ppl.R.I.P.King Prince!

[@wholesoul5866]

Love Bootsy Collins, love Prince!😢

[@chris5shawn]

Great interview. Love Bootsy and Prince

[@judahentertainment]

Very respectful & Strong Black Man giving Props to a Super Prince!

[@juandemm1976]

Bootsy's another musician that is far beyond music! His influence is even bigger than Prince and much longer, Prince got everything from Bootsy and took it to another level and I really love Prince's music

[@nolls14]

Bollocks. Funk was a small part of Prince's oeuvre. He did everything in every genre. He was a colossal talent who was beyond Bootsy who I love.

[@Positive_Indifference]

​@@nolls14 It ain't bullshit! It's true! Bootsy influenced Prince! 💯

[@e.h.6392]

Ascension day commemoration: Four years today since our Prince departed from this realm... and we.. TRULY Still ADOOORRRE YOOOUUU...my darling Prince, you were THE BEAUTIFUL ONE...peace unto the heavens you occupy.... seeing this interview is serendipity

[@sheriboop]

Thanks, Bootsy, for sharing that beautiful story of Prince.

[@setaglm7285]

Ah The Name is Bootsy Baby!

[@18bigroc]

Love Bootzilla always, the brotha is taking good care of himself. This is good.

[@willjack835]

yes he is

[@supremeali9703]

grew up listening to Bootsy and George. Miss those 1970s

[@makenomist8aboutit43]

Thanks for mentioning George Clinton, giving up the props. When is the movie on the P-Funk is gonna ever happen?

[@jetpaq]

That's one of the coolest men to walk the universe right there man..

[@blackmore4]

+jetpaq Right on! And he often walked it in 4 inch platform boots :))

[@jetpaq]

blackmore4 Worrd!!!LOL

[@mikeroby1313]

He is beyond 'cool'. "Cool" aspires to be more like him.

[@mikeroby1313]

I've still got my Bootsy vinyl with the pop-out glasses on the sleeve.

[@richardaddison3923]

Love this guy.such a real person huge personality but still down to earth real guy.best bassist performer ever.period!!!!!!!

[@wrigman]

I have had the pleasure of meeting and briefly talking with Bootsy at the summer NAMM show two years in a row. He will talk to you like he’s known you all his life. A VERRY COOL GUY!!!!

[@zroy9263]

Big props to BOOTSY for his heartfelt comments about a musical genius and icon named PRINCE that forever changed the landscape of music, as well as the business aspects of the music industry for all Black American musicians in the future. May God bless the great BOOTSY COLLINS, and RIP to my musical hero PRINCE.

[@superbug1977]

Excellent interview from a class-A superstar.

[@karlar8648]

My big brothers introduced me to Bootsy back in the day. My fine tuned ears lead me to Prince. I can go all day funkin out.

[@cmiller1164]

Wow I honestly would have never guessed Bootsy and George Clinton would out live Prince, Michael, and Rick James..

[@Marubi2]

Humble man. You’re a legend

[@1Mack1Tone]

🔴It's very interesting that Prince and Micheal Jackson both owned their music; which meant others couldn't make money off of their catalogs as long as they were alive. ✔ 🤔

[@derrickgreenwood3223]

Much Love and Mad Respect Bootsy!!l

[@Quanyin69]

"A true funkateer" is what Bootsy called Prince and he sure is! Very sincere interview from Bootsy about Prince. I love it. Only the interviewer herself did not do her homework (research) . Shame on you Angenette ;-)

[@Star-Mac10]

Great interview

[@CarmenBIGPRESSURECaBoom]

Beautiful interview, Bootsy! Thank you! And I love your funky sunglasses too! XOXO

[@darlacraddock9251]

Love the way these legends all pay hummage to Prince , the purple one

[@whatname9112]

Darla Craddock. Ditto

[@frankstudent]

*homage*

[@MrFmccarty]

Everybody that thought he was BOOTSY is gone. He is more than something to see obviously he is something to be. I’m glad I lived in this time!

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

We love you Bootsy.

[@stamped]

Nice to hear him speak..... very nice evaluation of colleague Prince. Bootsy is legendary!

[@ArmyStay0T70T8]

Lol he has to separate voices when talking. the funky one and the serious one. this is his serious side.

[@michaelwilcox5168]

How has this man not played on a Prince record??

[@peterbravestrong]

All props to Bootsy for being so respectful to Prince.

[@randythompson1957]

Bootsy Collins has some of the best tour bus stories ever heard.

[@Treaxvour]

I could listen to bootsy talk about the old days for years. The way he talks makes me feel like a little kid listening to his grandfather's stories.

[@danielmcmahan4393]

Bootsy, Lazwell,BucketHead & Prince would have been the best collaboration ever!

[@conz8084]

Bucket head not Slash??

[@thankthelord4536]

Larry Graham also

[@makenomist8aboutit43]

Man don't you forget to mention George Clinton, things are being said in a negative way, but look at George Clinton and the things he's doing with the band and his family where as his grand- children's is starting a 3rd generation of P-Funk singer's and musicians and George Clinton is 80 years old, so let's not forget the legendary man that George is. Give him his props for his contribution and legacy.

[@nessaj4522]

Boosty was there!!

[@cle-chi]

O H I O

[@s8peed]

PRINCE WAS AND IS REVOLUTIONARY!!!

[@theoriginalkilox7592]

“There is nothing more painful than the untimely death of someone young and dear to the heart. ...

[@Sttephy30]

What a very good interview! I enjoyed this so much

[@howarddavid31]

"James was loud ... All the time". Lol. That tickled me.

[@timishere1925]

I just realized your picture is showing only one eye. What's up with that?

[@howarddavid31]

+timishere1925 absolutely nothing Tim. Just an artistic perspective. It has no other meaning other than just being me.

[@timishere1925]

David Howard cool

[@MrFaDookie]

U mite b my cuzzin...

[@mamiinc838]

@@howarddavid31 mhm 👀

[@greggellis3931]

ALWAYS ADMIRED BOOTSY BADDEST BASS PLAYER OF ALL TIMES

[@MsMissy314]

Thank you Bootsy Collins!!!

[@KamaalMalak_musicman]

Great interview, Funky has a way of bringing us together. Keeping it on the Fun!!!

[@gemini906]

that's right.

[@rexxgarvin5313]

BOOTSY!!!! That's all I have to say............

[@acajudi100]

Real Funkadelic!

[@rexxgarvin5313]

Uncut!! My Brother! One of the last Jurrasics left!!

[@rexxgarvin5313]

When you have time,please check out my video,on youtube enter the prophet of funk music video,I just want to do my part.........

[@MrFaDookie]

Baby Bubba...

[@jenRxnavygal]

Thanks sooo much Bootsy and Angenette...greatly appreciated this. 💜🎶🎵🎤

[@leonrhoades829]

Greatness Attracts Greatness

[@deborahswart1718]

quote: " He (Prince) was studying, he had an agenda.."

[@UNbowed62]

I'm still in shock also. Great interview, Baba

[@FloridaJay]

but prince he did it all....

[@debiterrell3829]

Ty Bootsie Collins for a respectful video about my multi-talented late husband. We all love him & miss him still after 3 yrs & counting. Good & informative video. God bless you

[@rasta487]

love u bootsy

[@russellbeverly94]

Thank you for taking the time ⏲️ 🙏 💕 to recognize An Icon KNOWN AS Prince

[@kelabell6330]

Prince didn't play about his music.

[@jenniferbarlow2920]

My neighborhood is "from Cleveland NC

[@jenniferbarlow2920]

Is also Bootsy,'s cousin... turned me on to his sound a long time back!!! Thank you Marciano Jackson...still listening!!!!!

[@Jj-fr6rj]

Bootsy! One of the PFunkin Greats. Luv him.

[@16davelle]

Always good to see Bootsy for not only is he aging gracefully he is still a class act

[@16davelle]

***** Priceless and if your kid is into music he will cherish that moment forever.Take care and may peace be with you and your family always

[@terranceedwards1091]

Damm I love those glasses!!

[@reggie6667]

Funny Bootsy brings up the Funk Festival. They use to have it here at the Cotton Bowl. There would be 10 groups on the bill and the concert went all day. A week later they would have the Texas Jam which was for rockers. They would also have 10 groups those concerts would start at noon and end at 1am. Man those were some great times. RIP Prince.

[@VINZBROWN]

Mannnnn, The FUNK FEST, Arrowhead Stadium, KCMO. That was an EPIC, night that went down in ol skool KC HISTORY!!!!! Any black person over 50 will tell you about it. The concert went til 4 in the morning!!!. AND the part where smbody popped a firecracker during Bootsy's set, and he BOUNCED! Hahaha.

[@rmatthews716]

love to hear about Prince, more insight to the man himself

[@h3nr1nevermind6]

Thx'z from a true legend Bootsy...☆

[@Kedeas]

Bootsy was the original that so many looked to in the day... Ya Know...He was the Groove and Heart of the JB's... Ya Know...

[@ladyraven30]

Legend...

[@ANKHRASET]

Bootsy has to be in his 70s or 80s and he looks very good for his time on Earth ..

[@BigDapPacino]

Prince was a disciple of the Funk....he studied everybody from James Brown to George Clinton...you can hear it in his music!

[@thelasthourgetready]

Prince wasn't playing any games with warners on any level from the word go!! lol

[@MissLittleTee]

NOT are WERE, he got his masters back when he returned to WB. Prince Tweeted this link in 2014 www.billboard.com/articles/news/6062423/prince-deal-with-warner-bros-new-album-coming In 2015 Prince told us that Purple Rain re-masters was done and delivered to WB which was the deal (they have not released it as it was just after the 35 year anniversary). It will be interesting to see how WB fight to make this contract void but you know their gonna try.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

A 17 year old Prince locked his Warner designated producer/overseer(a member of Earth Wind & Fire) out of the studio and produced his first album by himself.

[@301cameosis]

Prince got beat by WB too...

[@oholm09]

Prince is a boss

[@belafonte5519]

Michael jackson, prince, Rick james, Roger troutman, bill withers, Luther vandross,

[@CM-wg9yc]

Bill Withers is still alive.

[@alexcamp9320]

IntheMidst Truth he’s thankfully still “with us”

[@oholm09]

He's dead

[@noneya8273]

Parliament Funkadelic my first concert ever I was only like 12 my sister had to take me because my dad wouldn't find out the mother ship connection. But Prince man we will never get another one true genius musicianship groundbreaker singer-songwriter could dances ass off LOVE ballets that would make you melt did everything Rock funk R&B jazz couldn't he didn't really have a category not to mention the vault is a ball with all the unreleased music I mean really has any other position ever done that and our lifetime or before he was definitely special and he sure wasn't bad to look at either even though he was sure if he was told he could even been a model Michael he was good but very differnt I like Prince father and it printed. From pain medications which I don't think you really did I believe it was because he went against the industry getting those master copies back but if he did die from the meds he did it for us his performances were so breathtaking if you ever seen him live in concert jump on pianos do the splits jump off risers side on the floor I mean he was a true performer and he did that for some years and there was no doubt that he did have some pain because of that he's only human and he sure didn't know how to put on a show that's true Entertainer !! No no we will never ever get another Prince Rogers Nelson

[@mevans1212]

None Ya When I was younger my parents had me lock and so I missed all the fabulous concerts of the 80's that which included Prince and the Revolution - that was the phase of his musical career to which I was introduced, although he'd been in the scene much longer. But I'd come to love his songs and the layers if spiritual that was intertwined and sometimes confused w/ sexuality. I loved the fact that he could not musically stereotyped (black artists are confirmed to r&b, blues, jazz and gospel), Prince is said to one of the best electric guitar players, vocally he was incredible - what a range he had and although he music creations were timeless he continued to evolve. So yeah he was a fave and then fast forward to the summer of 2004, my very first major concert I saw him. The everlasting Prince, by way of his Musicology album and he dazzeled us all by performing decades of creative genius. I hate crowds and have social anxiety but I had NEVER felt as carefree and liberated in dancing and singing unabashedly in my glory as I did that evening. He was amazing. RIP.

[@momonie4]

Me too & our sister took us too. We were mesmerized by the Mothership OMG those were the days...WOW

[@classytrashy8141]

He so chill he deserves a Award the last album fire . Love me some him.

[@donwolfberg8419]

I've always wanted to see this collaboration

[@ABN6565]

This is a guy from when he started still is the same guy when you fist meet. Go to his ranch, stories from morning noon and night. much love Bootsy

[@gemini906]

The Human side this very confusing, interesting entertainment business. Wow most of never thought we could these wonderful PRICELESS interviews about Prince. Bootsy himself is a true legend! He said: Prince is not gone to me. I can't except it yet. I'm with him on that. To me Prince is simply running some errands. We ALL grieve differently. Respect THAT.💜💝💙💜.(👀).......

[@reallythankful262]

God bless you.

[@reneenayfabnaynay5679]

April 21, 2016. The day the me sic died. RIP my magnificent purple Prince! No one will ever compare! Or I should say, "Nothing compares to you!"

[@Diamond88keyz]

I appreciate this Bootsy. You are a legend too.

[@MrSlim-rw1bm]

Thanks local 12. Just love to spirit of Bootsy.

[@jgrayersqueen]

Bootsy is the Hendrix of bass!!!

[@sirjer73]

Him and Jaco!!