Bootsy Collins leaves James Brown's band after LSD experience

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Bootsy Collins left James Brown's band abruptly after a psychedelic experience on stage. Collins, tripping on LSD, perceived his bass as a snake, broke his strings, and walked off. He was subsequently fired by Brown. Collins' brief tenure with Brown produced iconic basslines on hits like "Sex Machine" before his departure due to Brown's strict discipline.


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