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Allison sits down with the legendary Nile Rodgers, co-founder of the era-defining funk-group, Chic. His music sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times” and “Rapper’s Delight.” His creative genius helped shape iconic songs from Madonna, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, and Beyonce. He is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and a multiple Grammy award-winner. His music has sold more than 500 million albums and 100 million singles. He is a philanthropist and most importantly, a truly good human.
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An A-Game Production / Recorded at Danny Wimmer Presents Studios
Produced by Allison Hagendorf, Brian Jaffe, & Jake Miller
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00:00 Opening Monologue
04:00 - Nile Rodgers Interview Start
04:49 - Did he ever imagine accomplishing all of this?
06:30 - Early Years
07:36 - Variation on a Mormon Theme / Parental Influence & Upbringing
09:20 - Thelonious Monk
11:39 - At what point did you say to yourself, “I Want to do Music”
14:22 - Music was my savior
15:19 - What is your secret to this fountain of youth?
16:29 - Chemistry with Bernard
18:50 - Grace jones invited you to Studio 54 / The Story of "Freak Out"
27:53 - Chic, Blondie & The Clash - Who jumped on stage?
30:04 - Rappers Delight
32:19 - Fall of Disco
35:05 - The Magic of Nile Rodgers / Daft Punk Billion Club
35:58 - Madonna
41:27 - Bowie & “Let’s Dance”
50:56 - Proudest Moment
52:41- Friendship with Miles Davis
57:48 - What’s your legacy?
1:00:34 - Outro
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