Nile Rodgers on Bowie, Madonna, Miles Davis & his legacy

Allison sits down with the legendary Nile Rodgers, co-founder of the era-defining funk-group, Chic. His music sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times” and “Rapper’s Delight.” His creative genius helped shape iconic songs from Madonna, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, and Beyonce. He is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and a multiple Grammy award-winner. His music has sold more than 500 million albums and 100 million singles. He is a philanthropist and most importantly, a truly good human.

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An A-Game Production / Recorded at Danny Wimmer Presents Studios 

Produced by Allison Hagendorf, Brian Jaffe, & Jake Miller 

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00:00 Opening Monologue

04:00 - Nile Rodgers Interview Start

04:49 - Did he ever imagine accomplishing all of this?

06:30 - Early Years

07:36 - Variation on a Mormon Theme / Parental Influence & Upbringing

09:20 - Thelonious Monk

11:39 - At what point did you say to yourself, “I Want to do Music”

14:22 - Music was my savior

15:19 - What is your secret to this fountain of youth?

16:29 - Chemistry with Bernard

18:50 - Grace jones invited you to Studio 54 / The Story of "Freak Out"

27:53 - Chic, Blondie & The Clash - Who jumped on stage?

30:04 - Rappers Delight

32:19 - Fall of Disco

35:05 - The Magic of Nile Rodgers / Daft Punk Billion Club

35:58 - Madonna

41:27 - Bowie & “Let’s Dance”

50:56 - Proudest Moment

52:41- Friendship with Miles Davis

57:48 - What’s your legacy?

1:00:34 - Outro

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