March 25, 1978 - 40 Years Ago: “Bootzilla” by Bootsy’s Rubber Band hits #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart for 1 week. Written and produced by George Clinton and William “Bootsy” Collins, it is the biggest for the Cincinnati, OH based R&B/Funk band led and fronted by bassist and vocalist William “Bootsy” Collins. Bootsy writes the song after he gives “Flash Light” away to friend George Clinton for Parliament to record after he decides it’s not right for his own band. “Bootzilla” is the nick n