All About Jazz — R&B guitarist Phelps "Catfish" Collins, a veteran of James Brown's J.B.'s, Parliament-Funkadelic and his younger brother William "Bootsy" Collins' Rubber Band, passed away at his home in Cincinnati on Aug. 6 at the age of 66, following a long battle ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Amd said... SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC Looking back at the World Cup 2010 and recalling some South African music, with a tribute to jazzman Robbie Jansen, who died on Wednesday. Robbie Jansen – Love Song For Forgotten People (1991) Tony Schilder Trio – ... more info

Altsounds — Members of THE NEW CZARS have worked with influential musicians across the music spectrum: Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Bootsy Collins, Buckethead, Reeves Gabrels, Bruce Dickinson, Puddle of Mudd, Courtney Love, Pink, and others. Now it's time for t... more info

Guardian Music — Celebrated and outrageous funk musician who found fame in the 1970sGarry Shider's fluid guitar playing, soulful vocals and outrageous stage presence – he often wore a gigantic nappy while performing – made him one of the most celebrated funk musi... more info

MTV.com News — Drake, T.I., Nicki Minaj chat on the red carpet before main show.By Hillary Crosley N.E.R.D. at the 2010 BET Awards Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images Before the 10th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (June 27), N.E.R.D ... more info

Guardian Music — Bassist for the Isley Brothers, he co-wrote many hits including Harvest for the WorldMarvin Isley, who has died of complications from diabetes, aged 56, was the bass player with the highly successful funk and soul group the Isley Brothers. He co-wrot... more info

Topix — In no particular order, except that it is ... 10. Arcade Fire That's the cover art for Arcade Fire' s third record, The Suburbs , out Aug. more info

Starpulse — Funk legend Bootsy Collins is launching the first ever online guitar school for bassists. The star, who rose to fame as a member of James Brown's backing band The J.B.'s, has founded Funk Univer... more info

ContactMusic — Funk legend BOOTSY COLLINS is launching the first ever online guitar school for bassists.The star, who rose to fame as a member of James Brown's backing band The J.B.'s,... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Funk legend Bootsy Collins is launching the first ever online guitar school for bassists. more info