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Influence. His bass line from the Chic hit "Good Times" has become one of the most copied pieces of music in history, and had a huge influence on musicians of many genres when released and was the inspiration for "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen. [7]
Bernard Edwards later gave Duran Duran's bassist John Taylor the bass guitar he played on many of Chic's songs. Taylor had long been a Chic fan, his style influenced greatly by Edwards' playing.
Edwards died of pneumonia after performing with Chic at Tokyo’s Budokan Arena in 1996 and was honored posthumously in 2005 with his induction into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, his bass line from “Good Times” has hugely influenced musicians of all genres, most notably Queen, who employed it on “Another One Bites the Dust.”.
Bernard Edwards was known for his signature slap bass technique, which became a hallmark of Chic's sound and influenced many bassists who followed. He co-wrote several of Chic's biggest hits alongside Nile Rodgers, solidifying their reputation as leading figures in the disco era.
Jan 19, 2021 · Chic—cofounded by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards—would be legendary if all they’d done was record the’70s disco smashes “Le Freak,” “I Want Your Love” and ...
Sep 15, 2021 · Edwards’ bass combined melodic mobility with sub-bass impact, juddering up from the floor to your core. His lines seem to wiggle and frisk and sometimes even froth while massaging your whole body with surround sound.
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.
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