Which musicians has Nile Rodgers worked with and when’s the new Chic album out?
NILE Rodgers found fame with Chic, but he's known these days for his collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Daft Punk.
The talented hitmaker who is behind many dancefloor-filling smash hits was good friends with DJ Avicii and has been left heartbroken by his death - here's the full lowdown...
Who is Nile Rodgers?
Nile Gregory Rodgers, Jr. was born September 19, 1952.
He is an American record producer, songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and guitarist.
He is the lead guitarist and co-founding member of the band Chic since 1976.
Nile has found success in collaboration as producer and performer with many famous.
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Which famous people has the songwriter worked with?
The New York native has worked with many famous faces.
These include Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie, and Duran Duran.
He also made music with Britney Spears, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.
For his collaboration with Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams on the song Get Lucky, the talented artist earned two Grammy Awards.
What songs is Nile Rodgers famous for?
Chic's megahits include the likes of Le Freak, Good Times and Everybody Dance.
He also wrote and produced Sister Sledge's Lost In Music, with Chic collaborator Bernard Edwards.
But Nile's song Get Lucky with Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams is his biggest hit to date.
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When is the new Chic album out?
Chic fans have been anticipating a new album from the band for 26 years now.
Their brand new album entitled It's About Time is finally here.
It will be released on Friday, September 28, 2018.
It's About Time is Nile Rodgers and his collective Chic's ninth studio album.
What is Nile Rodgers' net worth?
Due to his long career in the music business Nile has racked up quite a fortune.
His own music, plus his collaborations with global superstars, has ensured his wallet has got fatter.
His estimated fortune is £55million.
What did Nile say about DJ Avicii's death?
Heartbroken Nile feard the Wake Me Up DJ was battling booze demons again as he was "drunk" the last time they worked together.
Nile worked with the dance music star many times and last teamed up with him at a gig three years ago.
Nile told the Associated Press: "It was a little bit sad to me because he had promised me he would stop drinking, and when I saw him he was drunk that night.
"And I was like, 'Whoa. Dude. C'mon. What are you doing? What's going on? You said that that was done'.
"We did a show and I was a little upset.
"I didn't even stick around for his performance because it was breaking my heart.
"But we still had a great time. It was wonderful we were that close."
The circumstances surrounding Avicii's death are currently unknown, and Nile admits the news was a huge shock.
He said: "I'm shocked because I don't know medically what happened, but I can just say as a person, as a friend, and more importantly, as a musician, Tim was one of the greatest, natural melody writers I've ever worked with, and I've worked with some of the most brilliant musicians on this planet."