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Albums Nile Rodgers produced
The guitarist behind disco's greatest grooves, and the hitmaker who reinvented Bowie, Madonna and Daft Punk.
Nile Rodgers is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer, co-founder of Chic and one of the most successful producers in pop history. This guide collects the albums he produced, from Chic's own records to David Bowie's Let's Dance and Madonna's Like a Virgin.
Nile Rodgers plays the most recognisable rhythm guitar in pop, the crisp, chopping funk of "Le Freak," "Good Times" and a hundred records since. As a producer he's done it for everyone, twice over: first inventing the sound of disco, then resurrecting careers with it decades later.
These are the albums carrying that unmistakable groove.
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We Are Family
Be the first to rate—Rodgers and Bernard Edwards wrote and produced the whole album, including the eternal title-track anthem.
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Diana
★ 3.7 · 3—Rodgers gave Ross her biggest solo album, "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down," a disco diva reinvented.
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Let's Dance
Be the first to rate—Rodgers produced Bowie's biggest-selling album, fusing funk and rock into a global smash and a total career reinvention.
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Like a Virgin
Be the first to rate—Rodgers produced the album that turned Madonna into a superstar, including the title track and "Material Girl."
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Notorious
Be the first to rate—Rodgers brought his funk discipline to Duran Duran, sharpening their sound on the title track.
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Cosmic Thing
Be the first to rate—Rodgers helped the new-wave band stage a comeback, producing the irresistible "Love Shack."
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Random Access Memories
★ 4.3 · 9—Three decades on, Rodgers' guitar drove "Get Lucky," introducing his groove to a new generation on Daft Punk's farewell.
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