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Science Faction Featuring: Bootsy Collins-Space Bass/Vocals,Buckethead- Guitars, Greg Hampton-Lead Vocals/Guitars,Brain-Drums,Casual T-DJ....WORLDWIDE TOUR AND CD RELEASE 2008. MASCOT RECORDS.
"Collins Looks To Future with Science Faction"
June 11, 2007, 10:10 AM ET Greg Prato, N.Y.Bassist Bootsy Collins has always been out there, but he's pushing his next project, Science Fiction, even farther than usual."We're looking at it like, 'What would happen if we wound up a situation down the line as we evolve, that our technology takes over and we are the ones that they're looking at as 'the scum of the earth'," Collins tells Billboard.com. "It's kind of like 'Planet of the Apes.' What would they be like? What would that feel like? We're just trying to warn the world that that's comin', and we're having fun with that."Joining Bootsy in the band are guitarist Buckethead and current Guns N' Roses drummer Brain (both of whom have previously played with Bootsy in Praxis), as well as DJ Botieus and producer/guitarist Greg Hampton, who will also be handling lead vocals. "We had a different vision that has morphed into a monstrous vision," explains Hampton. "Originally, we were going to do an old school sort of thing, referencing the elements that were part of Bootsy's career in the funk genre. One thing led to another, and it has turned into what it is today -- it definitely grooves, but it's definitely very rocking and very modern."Science Faction's yet-to-be-titled debut (which is being co-produced by Collins and Hampton) is set for worldwide release early next year, with a tour to follow. Song titles include "L.O.A.F. (Living on Another Frequency)," "Fatally Flawed Flesh," "Neuro World," and a track with a working title of "Living in Eden." In addition to the launch of Science Faction, Collins also has several other projects on the horizon, including Bootsy's Bass Project, which finds him joined by some of rock and funk's leading bassists (Flea, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller). "It's going to be a collaboration of all kinds of styles," he says. "And I wanted to be able to put faces on the bass players that I look to; that have helped evolve bass to where it is today."
Collins is also about to get involved in the restaurant business, with the launch of Bootsy Ruby's in his hometown of Cincinnati with local restaurateur Jeff Ruby. The restaurant will boast a stage for live music, a museum for memorabilia from legendary Cincinnati indie label King Records and a replica elevator from the 1930s. "You'll be riding up, and you'll be looking down at the city as you're going up," he enthuses. "It's going to be a pretty special place."
Greg, what it is? Johnnie Bolin said he was out in LA and you guys did some recording. That's great, hope it went well and hope all the other stuff is going cool on your end.
Hey Greg, Please dig my rave review of Science Faxtion in the latest ELMORE magazine. Finally, rockin', tearin' music with a real message. Very rare, very cool. And thanks. Robin the Hammer
HAPPY NEW YEAR GREG! I hope you have a 2009 full of creativity and inspiration. I've had the Alice Cooper "Along Came a Spider" album for about a month and have really enjoyed it, right on for your work on that. rock ON, john.
Hi Greg. Thanks for the info on Hartman's new Tommy Bolin Signature Fuzz pedal. The rundown of how it was developed was inspiring, can't wait to jam out through one myself. Have a great weekend.
Hi Greg, thanks for adding me. I was bummed to see the delay in the release of the Science Faxtion album...but I really look forward to the band coming to san diego to rock my sandals off! I know it's going to be an awesome album too!
Homes, are you going to be playing guitar on the next Alice Cooper CD? Far frickin' out, what an opportunity to make some killer music. I wish you the best!
Nice work on the new Coop - good luck with Science Faction!
Cheers!
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Hey Greg Hampton, Thanks for the friendship! How are things in California? It's finally warming up here in Milwaukee as the earth does its seasonal shift on its axis. I saw you were a friend of Deepak Chopra's, so I thought you might be interested in a new healthy beverage and ground floor home-based business he's endorsing called Zrii, which features the healing Amalaki fruit from the Himalayas. I hope this finds you well. Have a great week! Wishing you peace, love, and prosperity, Paul Kuhn Cellocaster, Violin, Vocals, Zrii Milwaukee via Aspen via D.C. USA music page: www. myspace. com/treehouseonline
Hi グレッグ! Doumo Arigatou for adding me here, too. It's always nice to know you. And I'm happy to listen to your music here. Korekaramo ganbatte ne (keep on rokin')! Naomi x
"Collins Looks To Future with Science Faction"
June 11, 2007, 10:10 AM ET Greg Prato, N.Y.Bassist Bootsy Collins has always been out there, but he's pushing his next project, Science Fiction, even farther than usual."We're looking at it like, 'What would happen if we wound up a situation down the line as we evolve, that our technology takes over and we are the ones that they're looking at as 'the scum of the earth'," Collins tells Billboard.com. "It's kind of like 'Planet of the Apes.' What would they be like? What would that feel like? We're just trying to warn the world that that's comin', and we're having fun with that."Joining Bootsy in the band are guitarist Buckethead and current Guns N' Roses drummer Brain (both of whom have previously played with Bootsy in Praxis), as well as DJ Botieus and producer/guitarist Greg Hampton, who will also be handling lead vocals. "We had a different vision that has morphed into a monstrous vision," explains Hampton. "Originally, we were going to do an old school sort of thing, referencing the elements that were part of Bootsy's career in the funk genre. One thing led to another, and it has turned into what it is today -- it definitely grooves, but it's definitely very rocking and very modern."Science Faction's yet-to-be-titled debut (which is being co-produced by Collins and Hampton) is set for worldwide release early next year, with a tour to follow. Song titles include "L.O.A.F. (Living on Another Frequency)," "Fatally Flawed Flesh," "Neuro World," and a track with a working title of "Living in Eden." In addition to the launch of Science Faction, Collins also has several other projects on the horizon, including Bootsy's Bass Project, which finds him joined by some of rock and funk's leading bassists (Flea, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller). "It's going to be a collaboration of all kinds of styles," he says. "And I wanted to be able to put faces on the bass players that I look to; that have helped evolve bass to where it is today."
Collins is also about to get involved in the restaurant business, with the launch of Bootsy Ruby's in his hometown of Cincinnati with local restaurateur Jeff Ruby. The restaurant will boast a stage for live music, a museum for memorabilia from legendary Cincinnati indie label King Records and a replica elevator from the 1930s. "You'll be riding up, and you'll be looking down at the city as you're going up," he enthuses. "It's going to be a pretty special place."
