Nile Rodgers, the songwriter and producer behind Chic’s “Le Freak,” David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” will be honored by…
The Class of 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced, and legendary rap group,N.W.A. is among the nominees. Bill Withers, The Marvelettes, The Spinners, and Chic (this is their ninth nomination) were also nominated along with Green Day, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Nine Inch Nails, according to Time. In […]
Attempting to list all the achievements of musician, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers is nearly impossible. His career, which began when he was still a…
Nile Rodgers has announced he is fighting aggressive cancer. The Chic guitarist informed fans of his condition via his blog at Nilerodgers.com. Writing on the site, Rodgers, 58, said he has undergone surgery in an attempt to remove the disease. “On October 27, 2010, I found out I had aggressive cancer. In an instant, everything […]
NEW YORK — 15 acts were recently nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Also on the shortlist were Chic, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Tom Waits and Chuck Willis. Ballots will be sent to more than 500 […]
