Artist

Nile Rodgers

1972-present·New York City

Nile Rodgers co-founded Chic with Bernard Edwards in 1977, bringing with him a rhythm-guitar approach, tight and muted, that players call "chucking," a percussive technique that became one of disco's most recognizable textures. His route into that sound ran through years playing in touring and session bands steeped in funk and Black band culture, an apprenticeship that gave him the discipline to build tracks fast and precisely once Chic started recording.

The full story is in New York Disco.

At a glance

Active
1972–present
From
New York City, USA

In the issues

  • New York Disco
    Principal · 1970-1983 · Members

    New York Disco is a music scene from New York City, USA, 1970–1983. Its principal artists include David Mancuso, Larry Levan, Nile Rodgers and Chic. This issue covers 7 essential albums and 13 dated events.

Terms

Session musicians
Professional musicians hired to perform on recordings without being official members of the credited artist or band, often forming informal but highly skilled house bands for record labels or studios.