A larger than life funk innovator, bassist, singer, and cultural force, Bootsy Collins is known for his explosive style, cosmic persona, and groundbreaking grooves that helped define the sound and spirit of funk for generations. Rising as a key architect of the Parliament-Funkadelic universe, he reshaped popular music with deep, rubbery bass lines, futuristic performance energy, and a fearless approach to creativity that turned every stage into a spectacle. His influence profoundly shaped Prince, who expanded Bootsy’s boundary breaking funk foundation into his own revolutionary sound and artistic identity, while Prince’s multi-instrumental genius and uncompromising vision further inspired Bootsy’s continued evolution as an artist. Together, they represent a lineage of innovation where funk becomes attitude, vision, and liberation. Throughout this conversation, Bootsy will reflect on his experiences working with and influencing Prince, sharing personal stories and memories that offer a rare, behind the scenes perspective on their creative connection and how that exchange of ideas helped shape both of their musical worlds.