Nile Rodgers’ record label once told him “Le Freak” was worst song they’d ever heard
Bet they feel stupid now If you don’t know “Le Freak” by name (firstly, shame on you) you’ll definitely recognise it from the first few seconds of it being played. Selling over seven million copies as a single, it gave Chic and Nile Rodgers their first number one record (on several different charts) and went […]
7 years ago
Nile Rodgers: “Music has been therapy for my mother’s Alzheimer’s”
The word legend is thrown around way too much But if you were to look up the word legend in the dictionary you’d see a picture of Nile Rodgers in his trademark hat and shades smiling right back at you. Unfortunately though legends aren’t exempt from tragedy or the many bumps in the road of life. […]
8 years ago
Nile Rodgers and CHIC to release incredible 40th anniversary box set
Wow, has it really been 40 years since “Le Freak” was released? Apparently so. CHIC released the chart-topping smash on September 21st 1978. It sold more than seven million copies on its way to becoming the best-selling 7” single in the history of Atlantic Records and its lasting influence was recognised by the Library of Congress […]
8 years ago
Prince Harry and Meghan’s first dance was to an absolute classic at the royal wedding
You’ll be happy to know that the royal wedding #content is nearing its natural conclusion Yeh I know, we had joy, we had fun and all that, but you’ll be pleased to know that the royal wedding is over and with it, the stream of analysis and reports about exactly what went on at the […]
8 years ago
There’s a particular age when it’s time to stop going to nightclubs
No more Disco Stu for you.
9 years ago
Jack Black busts some serious disco moves on Ellen Show
Jumpin’ Jack Black…
11 years ago