Happy birthday! Bootsy Collins turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 26, 2024

The iconic and legendary musician turns 73 on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

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Funkmaster Bootsy Collins is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-singer-songwriter Bootsy Collins has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Collins, a cultural icon

Born William Earl Collins in Cincinnati on October 26, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Collins' not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bootsy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bootsy Collins as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Bootsy, you're the best!