Nile Rodgers: podcast appearances and interviews

Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr. is an American guitarist and a co-founder of the band Chic. Born on September 19, 1952, he has contributed to records that have sold more than 750 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide. In 1972, he formed the band as the Big Apple Band with bassist Bernard Edwards. Chic's debut album in 1977 featured hit singles such as Dance, Dance, Dance and Everybody Dance. The 1978 album C'est Chic included the song Le Freak, which sold over seven million singles globally. The track Good Times from the 1979 album Risqué became a number one hit on both the pop and soul charts and is recognized as one of the most-sampled songs in music history. Rodgers collaborated closely with Edwards in writing and producing music for other artists. They produced notable songs including He's the Greatest Dancer and We Are Family for Sister Sledge and I'm Coming Out and Upside Down for Diana Ross. After the breakup of Chic in 1983, Rodgers continued his production work for various artists such as David Bowie, INXS, Duran Duran, and Madonna, among others. His collaborations extend to high-profile musicians including Kylie Minogue, Jeff Beck, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé. Rodgers has received numerous awards, including three Grammys in 2014 for Daft Punk's Random Access Memories and two Grammys in 2023 for his work on Beyoncé's Renaissance. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Recognized for his charango guitar style, Rolling Stone ranked him seventh among the greatest guitarists of all time, and in 2026, he appeared on the New York Times list of the greatest living American songwriters.