Posted inSoul Music
JAMES BROWN’S BAND QUITS; BOOTSY COLLINS HIRED
Members of James Brown's backing band were fired today (March 9, 1970), after they threatened to quit on the godfather of soul over back wages. The dispute began after a…
Posted inVideos
Bootsy Collins Backing James Brown
Here's a 1971 performance featuring James Brown being backed by Bootsy Collins. Bootsy joined James Brown's band on March 9, 1970. The relationship only lasted for 11 months, because Bootsy…
