The New York Times Magazine polled more than 250 music insiders and gathered six Times critics to choose the 30 greatest living American songwriters. One artists who made the list was Nile Rodgers, co-founder of Chic, the de facto house band of New York’s late-70s disco boom, and the writer behind hits like “I’m Coming Out” (Diana Ross) and “We Are Family” (Sister Sledge). The critic Jody Rosen met Rodgers in New York to talk about taking inspiration from the city’s club scene, creating his signature guitar style and the stories behind his best-loved songs.
Interview by Jody Rosen Directed by Joshua Charow Video Credits Camera Operator: Sam Clegg Sound Mixer: Bill Vella Gaffer: Brian Sachson Lighting PA: Joseph Del Valle Editor: Abraham Howard Colorist: Stephen Derluguian Post Sound Mixer: Bobb Barito Archival Image Credits GG’s Barnum Room: Bill Bernstein; Diana Ross: Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive, via Getty Images; Chic: Gus Stewart/Redferns, via Getty Images; Videos: YouTube.
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