Back in 2005, Bass Player corralled Bootsy Collins, Fred Thomas, and Ray Brundidge, to dig into what it really meant to be a ...

If there’s one song that embodies James Brown’s influence on funk, it’s “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine.” Released ...

That’s part of what made James Brown such an icon; his energy was infectious. “Get Up Offa That Thing” was released in 1976 and came at a good time for the singer. He lacked a solid hit for ...