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Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American bass player and record producer, known primarily for his work in disco music with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic.
Nov 24, 2023 · Along with guitarist Nile Rodgers, the late Bernard Edwards helped define one of the most distinctive sounds of disco – the sparse, sophisticated, yet highly rhythmic groove of Chic.
- Nick Wells
Feb 18, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Bernard Edwards, the late bassist of Chic, who co-wrote and played on disco classics like Le Freak and Good Times. Discover how he influenced hip-hop, pop and rock with his grooves and collaborations.
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Chic (stylized CHIC; / ʃ iː k / SHEEK), currently called Nile Rodgers & Chic, is an American disco band that was formed in 1972 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards.
- Chic: Good Times (from ‘Risqué’, 1979) Immediately landing as one of the best 70s basslines – if not one of the best basslines in history – Bernard Edwards’ super-cool groove for Chic’s 1979 single Good Times is so iconic, not only has it been sampled numerous times (most notably by The Sugarhill Gang on Rapper’s Delight, taking hip-hop into the mainstream in the process) but it has also inspired countless imitators.
- Chic: Everybody Dance (from ‘C’est Chic’, 1978) Weaving in and out of the melody like a master, Bernard Edwards worked up one of his most challenging basslines for Chic’s 1978 hit Everybody Dance.
- Chic: Le Freak (from ‘C’est Chic’, 1978) With a syncopated feel that gives the song much of its energy, Bernard Edwards’ bassline on Chic’s 1978 disco anthem Le Freak was nothing short of phenomenal.
- Sister Sledge: We Are Family (from ‘We Are Family’, 1979) An anthem for families all over the world, as well as one of the best LGBTQ+ Pride songs of all time, Sister Sledge’s single We Are Family boasts a truly infectious groove.
Apr 18, 1996 · Bernard Edwards' supple, big-bottom basslines powered platinum hits by Chic, the '70s dance/pop band that he co-founded with guitarist/songwriter/producer Nile Rodgers. The group scored three gold singles…. Read Full Biography.
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Apr 15, 2018 · Guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards founded Chic in 1976. Inspired by a concert for Roxy Music, an English glam rock band, they attended, Rodgers and Edwards began sourcing talent to form a group that would present an immersive experience with influence by the glam rock style of bands like Kiss.
