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Chic (stylized CHIC; / ʃ iː k / SHEEK), currently called Nile Rodgers & Chic, is an American disco band that was formed in 1972 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards.
- The Big Apple Band (1972–1977)
- 1972–1983, 1990–1992, 1996–present
3 days ago · This outfit moonlighted as a backup band, touring behind smooth soul vocal group New York City in the wake of their 1973 hit "I'm Doin' Fine Now." After New York City broke up, the Big Apple Band hit the road with Carol Douglas for a few months, and Rodgers and Edwards decided to make a go of it on their own toward the end of 1976.
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Member of. Chic. Website. nilerodgers .com. Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr. (born September 19, 1952) [2] is an American musician, composer, guitarist, and record producer. The co-founder of Chic, he has written, produced, and performed on records that have sold more than 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide.
- Good Times (from ‘Risqué’, 1979) Topping our list of the best Chic songs, the 1979 single Good Times was released during the worst economic downturn since the Wall Street Crash, so it’s no coincidence the song made ironic references to 30s dance crazes (“Let’s cut a rug, a little jive and jitterbug”) and gave nods to Al Jolson.
- Le Freak (from ‘C’est Chic’, 1978) Despite its untouchable status as an era-defining disco anthem, there’s something oddly cynical about the way Le Freak sees Chic pushing a new fad on to the world (“Have you heard about the new dance craze?/
- I Want Your Love (from ‘C’est Chic’, 1978) This No.4 UK hit single from 1979 saw Nile Rodgers string together an insistent guitar riff to evoke his own feelings of unrequited love and romantic longing.
- Everybody Dance (from ‘Chic’, 1978) Everybody Dance is nothing short of a bass-playing masterclass from Bernard Edwards. With some of his most jaw-droppingly jerky and vibrant basslines, the No.9 UK hit single bounces along with real spirit and vigour, making it easy to see why Edwards is lauded as one of the all-time greats.
Singles. 22. Soundtrack albums. 1. American disco group Chic released a number of albums in the period 1977 to 1983. After 1983's Believer the group did not record a studio album until 1992's Chic-Ism. The band has since continued to tour and release live and compilation albums.
6 days ago · His wondrous set spans his massive catalog — songs he wrote for CHIC, songs he wrote with collaborators, songs he wrote for other stars and a surprise song he wrote for a classic movie. Throughout, Rodgers is the pulse for an ever-amplifying funk. The band's performance of "I'm Coming Out" builds to a rip-roaring sax solo.
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