What happened to the original members of Chic?

What happened to the original members of Chic?

But “I’ll Be There” derives from decades-old Chic tapes only recently uncovered. Rodgers — the last surviving member of the original core trio — completed the song with a new lineup, as bassist Bernard Edwards died from pneumonia after playing a 1996 concert and drummer Tony Thompson was lost to cancer in 2003.

Where are Chic from?

New York, NY
Chic/Origin

Who is the lead singer of Chic?

Norma Jean Wright1977 – 1978
Luci Martin1978 – 1983Alfa Anderson1976 – 1983Jill JonesSince 1996
Chic/Lead singers

Who founded the band Chic?

Bernard Edwards, record producer, composer and bassist who organized the popular disco band Chic, has died in Tokyo at age 43.

What band was Nile Rodgers in?

ChicSince 1976
The Honeydrippers1984 – 1984MaterialNew York City
Nile Rodgers/Music groups

Chic (/ʃiːk/ SHEEK), currently called Nile Rodgers & Chic, is an American band that was organized in 1972 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards.

Was Luther Vandross a member of Chic?

Change1980 – 1981
Chic
Luther Vandross/Music groups

Where is Nile Rodgers from?

Nile Rodgers/Place of birth
Early life. Rodgers was born in the Lower East Side, New York City, on September 19, 1952, to Beverly Goodman.

Where does Nile Rodgers live?

New York
Westport
Nile Rodgers/Places lived

Who is Nile Rodgers partner?

Nancy Hunt
Nile Rodgers/Partner

Who did Nile Rodgers wrote songs for?

With the late Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers was responsible for writing and producing the songs for their band Chic, including the hits “Dance, Dance, Dance,” “Everybody Dance,” “Le Freak,” “I Want Your Love” and “Good Times.” The team also wrote and produced hits for other artists such as Norma Jean Wright, Sister …

What band was Nile Rodgers?

Nile Rodgers/Music groups

Did Nile work with Queen?

No, but I did mix a Queen record. It was unreal what effort Freddie put into his vocals. Some time there were as many as 50 vocal tracks. Hey Nile.

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