Nile Rodgers and Chic – Good Times (Live)

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Rodgers and Edwards put together a reunited version of Chic in the early ’90s (with an all-new supporting cast), which toured and even issued an album, 1992’s Chic-Ism. Rodgers was saluted with his own ‘tribute’ show in Japan on April 18, 1996, which saw Rodgers joined on-stage by his old pal Edwards, as well as Sister Sledge, Steve Winwood, Simon LeBon, and Slash. Edwards tragically passed away from pneumonia later that same night. Despite the death of his musical partner, Rodgers continued to be active and is still topping the Charts today with his collaboration on Daft Punk’s newest album and hit single “Get Lucky”.

About Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers’ contribution to popular music has been extremely significant, whether it be penning some of the most influential and popular songs of the disco era with Chic, or producing countless hits for a wide variety of other artists. Born September 19, 1952 in New York, New York, it was clear that Rodgers possessed exceptional musical talent early on, and by the age of 19, was playing guitar as part of the house band for the world famous Apollo Theatre (playing alongside the likes of Aretha Franklin, Funkadelic, etc.).He found a like-minded musician in another New York City resident, bassist Bernard Edwards, during the early ’70s. For the next few years, Rodgers and Edwards collaborated together and formed Chic. With exceptional drummer Tony Thompson plus singers Norma Jean Wright and Alfa Anderson rounding out the line-up, Chic quickly grabbed a record deal with Atlantic.

Almost immediately, Chic became the kings (and queens) of the dance/disco domain, scoring such hit albums as 1977’s Chic, 1978’s C’est Chic, and 1979’s Risqué. But it was Chic’s up-tempo, infectious hit singles that became dance floor standards, including “Dance Dance Dance and especially a pair of chart-toppers, “Le Freak” and “Good Times.” Towards the end of his tenure in Chic, he had begun producing (and writing for) other artists, including hits for Sister Sledge (“We Are Family”), Diana Ross (“I’m Coming Out”) and some of the 80’s biggest albums and singles. Rodgers collaborated on “Let’s Dance” David Bowie’s all time best selling album, Duran Duran’s Arena, Madonna’s Like a Virgin, Mick Jagger’s She’s the Boss, Jeff Beck’s Flash, The B-52’s’ Roam, and the Vaughan Brothers’ Family Style, among countless others.