Bootsy Collins joined the James Brown band at a ripe old age of 17. The Godfather had no mercy and quickly showed him how to play on the One, Then from there he let Bootsy do his thang, thats right, as long as it was James Brown Tight he could play all night.

Now Bootsy an Original JBs Rhythm section: Catfish Collins, Guitar, Jabo (on the One Starks) and Clyde (the funky drummer) Stubblefield, on Drums, with Johnny (the Afrikan Groove-ulator) Griggs, and Bobby Byrds son Bart Anderson Byrd, will sit in for Bobby Byrd on Organ.

Tony Wilson, who Mr. Brown himself, acknowledged him as the Young James Brown will sing, will prance and dance while checking out The Hot Pants!

Bobby Byrd Band featuring: Mrs. Vicky Anderson Byrd, who was one of the first Kings Queens to go solo as a James Brown Productions Artist, along with her sons and daughters will remind you why Bobby Byrd said ,I know you got Soul, if you didnt you wouldnt be in Here!

Escapism Band, put together by Brian Hardgroove the Bass player for Public Enemy, will make it Funky, along with a lot of other JB Classics.

FreekBass, with the quake of his Mutronic on slaught of his own Bootsy style Bass. He will definitely finger funk you up, and put the spirit of Boot-a-delic, right in yo face.

ZionPlanet10, is our youngest at 14 years old, but has got the talent and wisdom of a young Stevie-No-Wonder hes on the JB-Tribute tour, this young brothas cold!
ICandi, will blow your mind with there young vocalist Ms Candice, who you will fall in love with her as an artist, a person, and a real classy women no doubt. Shes got her Brothers that got the Rap and will make sure you get up Offa that Thang
Djizzle one of a kind, young Gurley killer with his mind and lyrical content that will Surely represent, his generation and be the greatest rapper on all sides of the Continent.

This tour is 360 degrees James Brown Hot! If you coming to see Bootsys Rubber Band, (NOT). If you coming to see Parliament Funkadelic, (STOP). Bootsy is paying Tribute To The Godfather Of Soul, so what you see, is what you Got! Now if you coming to Party and have a Funky Good Time, then get back and kiss yourself, the Godfather show will blow yo Mind. YEAH! Now bring your Mutha Popcorn!