Radio Facts - Michael Jackson's Estate Buys Sly and the Family Stone's Catalog The Estate of Michael Jackson/MIJAC Music has reached agreement with Sylvester Stewart to acquire a majority ownership of the U.S. rights to the Sly and the Family Stone catalog and, as part of the arrangement, will retain long-term administration rights.
Stereogum - Bootsy Collins And Buckethead Covered 'Monster Mash' A lots of artists have covered 'Monster Mash' over the years ... and with Halloween coming up next week, there's another new cover out today. This one comes from Bootsy Collins ... and Buckethead, ...
MusicRadar - A bassist's guide to Bootsy Collins: The must-have album and what to avoid Bootsy Collins creates funk so fresh it must have come from outer space. Born in Cincinatti in 1951, the supremely talented Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer is a legend not just for his interstellar playing, but also for his star-shaped basses and off-the-planet style.