Nile Rodgers

About Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers is a guitarist, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the band Chic with bassist Bernard Edwards. The group achieved massive success with hits including "Le Freak," which became Atlantic Records' only triple platinum single at the time, and "Good Times," one of the most-sampled songs in history. As a producer, Rodgers shaped landmark albums including David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and Madonna's "Like a Virgin."

In this interview

• Discusses the rigorous academic requirements and serious work ethic at his school.
• Reflects on students' lack of awareness and depth in political and cultural discussions.
• Mentions teaching students who seemed unwilling to engage in meaningful conversations.
• Talks about Chic and their hit song "Le Freak" reaching number one.

“When I went to school, we were very, very, the academic requirements were very serious. I mean, we worked hard at school.”— Nile Rodgers, in this interview