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Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American musician, songwriter and record producer, known primarily for his work in disco music with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic. In 2017, Edwards was selected as the 53rd greatest bassist of all time by Bass Player magazine. [1]
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- Chic: Good Times (from ‘Risqué’, 1979) Immediately landing as one of the best 70s basslines – if not one of the best basslines in history – Bernard Edwards’ super-cool groove for Chic’s 1979 single Good Times is so iconic, not only has it been sampled numerous times (most notably by The Sugarhill Gang on Rapper’s Delight, taking hip-hop into the mainstream in the process) but it has also inspired countless imitators.
- Chic: Everybody Dance (from ‘C’est Chic’, 1978) Weaving in and out of the melody like a master, Bernard Edwards worked up one of his most challenging basslines for Chic’s 1978 hit Everybody Dance.
- Chic: Le Freak (from ‘C’est Chic’, 1978) With a syncopated feel that gives the song much of its energy, Bernard Edwards’ bassline on Chic’s 1978 disco anthem Le Freak was nothing short of phenomenal.
- Sister Sledge: We Are Family (from ‘We Are Family’, 1979) An anthem for families all over the world, as well as one of the best LGBTQ+ Pride songs of all time, Sister Sledge’s single We Are Family boasts a truly infectious groove.
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Nov 24, 2023 · Along with guitarist Nile Rodgers, the late Bernard Edwards helped define one of the most distinctive sounds of disco – the sparse, sophisticated, yet highly rhythmic groove of Chic.
Aug 28, 2015 · Among the most sampled bassist ever, and an absolute master of the groove, Edwards’ immaculate tone by way of flat-wound strings on a MusicMan Stingray bass, matchless use of rhythm and space, and his indelible melodic genius continues to inspire generations of players ranging from rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, disco, dance, funk, and rhythm and ...
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