Nile Rodgers: How to Make it in the Music Business, BBC4 at 9pm

Bellycaster

Just a heads up if, like me, you are a big fan of Nile and his contribution to music.

TTony

Thanks

Kebabkid

Thanks J!

stratman3142

Thanks. I'll go and set the programme to record right now.

Jez6345789

How to Make it in the Music Business,

 Easy just right a zillion hits on a well-worn Stratocaster "oh and turn down Madonna when she asks for a shag"

HAL9000

Just watched the first one. TBH I don't really know much about Nile Rogers or his music, but the program was fascinating, and Nile came across as very down to earth and also very engaging. Excellent stuff.

monquixote

I loved it but no one is surprised by that are they

Bellycaster

monquixote said:

I loved it but no one is surprised by that are they

2 more parts to come too. His story is well familiar to me now from all the other Docs on him there's been, but I just love watching and listening to him. Unique kind of guy.

EricTheWeary

Ooh, still not watched this yet.

HAL9000 said:

Just watched the first one. TBH I don't really know much about Nile Rogers or his music, but the program was fascinating, and Nile came across as very down to earth and also very engaging. Excellent stuff.

FWIW he's produced and/ or appeared on so much stuff you probably know at least something but don't know it and when I saw him a few years ago he had almost undoubtedly the tightest live band I've ever seen - wether you like what he does or not at least as an act of craftsmanship in music it's very impressive. 

Kebabkid

Another fan here.

As to his body of work, including production credits, I've found there were artists I wasn't that fussed about but then all of a sudden I liked something by them and then found out NR was behind it. If you didn't already know his discography credits, the 2nd and 3rd parts of this documentary should reveal a lot more

Woodandwires

I thought it was a really interesting programe. His band's set at Glastonbury this year was great. I met him wandering around the Glastonbury site during the festival a couple of years ago.

stratman3142

Bellycaster said:

monquixote said:

I loved it but no one is surprised by that are they

...His story is well familiar to me now from all the other Docs on him there's been, but I just love watching and listening to him. Unique kind of guy.

Same here.

I enjoyed the first one and love listening to his rhythm playing.

guitars4you

watched it on the 'catch up' options - excellent and looking forward to part 2 and 3 - he is one nice cool dude

mburekenge

Nile is a big hero of mine. He's criminally underrated as a guitarist in his own right, aside from all the killer production he did.

Fun fact of the day - Johny Marr named his son Nile in tribute to Rogers.

If you haven't read it, 'Le Freak', his autobiography is one of the best books I've ever read. Obviously, he's lived a crazy life, and the way he tells the story is just so entertaining. Loads of 'muso' insight, but doesn't alienate the general reader. Highly recommended.

EricTheWeary

Half way through episode 2, lot of stuff I’ve heard before but I’m enjoying the story about David Bowie taking the lunch orders. TBH I’m not that keen on the fawning style of the programme but if you look beyond that lots of interesting moments. 

richardhomer

Episode 3 was great - I may have a man crush on Nile Rodgers - I’ve come to the conclusion he’s a genius....

Bellycaster

richardhomer said:

Episode 3 was great - I may have a man crush on Nile Rodgers - I’ve come to the conclusion he’s a genius....

Oi, get in the queue

paddyb

Thanks for the heads up - really enjoyed the series

Kebabkid

Bellycaster said:

richardhomer said:

Episode 3 was great - I may have a man crush on Nile Rodgers - I’ve come to the conclusion he’s a genius....

Oi, get in the queue

1st dibs? Just look at who he's worked with and what he's worked on outside of Chic and he continues to do that. And it's not obvious artists e.g. SRV and Keith Urban

Truly deserving of legend status and with Phil Lynott following a close 2nd behind, he's my musical hero.

UnclePsychosis

I met him a few years ago (I've said that on here before but frankly I get a wee thrill every time I mention it) and he was an absolute gentleman. One of my heroes too. 

Will need to watch the series on catch up. 

richardhomer

UnclePsychosis said:

I met him a few years ago (I've said that on here before but frankly I get a wee thrill every time I mention it) and he was an absolute gentleman. One of my heroes too. 

Will need to watch the series on catch up. 

Now I have a man-crush on you!