Bootsy Collins Announces Exciting Memoir: 'Funked Around, Found Out'

Legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins is set to release his first memoir, titled Funked Around, Found Out, on March 23, 2027. The book, co-written with pop culture historian Caseen Gaines, offers a deep dive into Collins' remarkable five-decade journey in the music industry.

The memoir chronicles Collins' evolution from his early days in Cincinnati with his brother Phelps "Catfish" Collins as part of the Pacemakers, to joining the iconic JB's band led by James Brown. It also covers his significant contributions to George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, providing fans with a behind-the-scenes look at his musical collaborations and creative evolution.

In addition to career milestones, Funked Around, Found Out promises a wealth of juicy anecdotes, including encounters with the law and the peculiarities of fame. Collins reveals a chilling incident involving a member of Florida’s Black Mafia and an unforgettable mix-up with the LAPD, who mistakenly thought Parliament-Funkadelic were escaped convicts. The book also touches on Collins’ complex relationships with Brown and Clinton, featuring a foreword by his close friend and fellow artist Snoop Dogg. As Collins himself puts it, this memoir is "the straight up, real deal."

Source: pitchfork.com