{
  "id": 18511681,
  "title": "Bootsy Collins Siblings: Get to Know Brenda and Phelps ‘Catfish’ Collins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/bootsy-collins-siblings-get-to-know-brenda-and-phelps-catfish-collins",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T13:36:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/bootsy-collins-siblings-get-to-know-brenda-and-phelps-catfish-collins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "William Earl \"Bootsy\" Collins, a renowned American bass guitarist, singer, and songwriter, was born on 26 October 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He grew up in a working-class household alongside his older brother Phelps \"Catfish\" Collins and his sister Brenda. Catfish Collins, also a professional guitarist, frequently collaborated with Boots in various bands throughout their careers.",
  "summary": "William Earl “Bootsy” Collins was born on 26 October 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is an American bass guitarist, singer, songwriter and one of the most influential figures in funk music. Raised by his mother, Nettie Lee, in a working-class household, he developed an early interest in music alongside his siblings. Collins is known for [...] The post Bootsy Collins Siblings: Get to Know Brenda and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}