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Phelps “Catfish” Collins, 66, Funk Pioneer, Member of P-Funk and Bootsy’s Rubber Band, and Brother of William “Bootsy” Collins, Joins the Ancestors

• August 8, 2010 • 1 Comment

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The Ancestors Claim Bassist Marvin Isley, 56, of The Isley Brothers (w/Update)

• June 7, 2010 • 2 Comments

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