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Le Freak An Upside Down Story Of Family, Disco And DestinyStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionLegendary producer and co-founder of Chic, Nile Rodgers wrote 'We Are Family' for Sister Sledge and 'I'm Coming Out' for Diana Ross before producing Let's Dance for David Bowie and Like a Virgin for Madonna. But before he reinvented pop music, Nile Rodgers invented himself. Le Freak is the personal, moving story of a creative genius. It is also a stunning recreation of an age - told by the man who wrote its soundtrack. Promotion info* The astonishing and wildly entertaining memoir of Nile Rodgers: legendary producer and co-founder of the band Chic. ReviewsA rich, warm tale of a fascinating life in the golden age of New York - and pop Observer Consistently exhilarating Independent on Sunday The lonely, sickly child of two jazz-obsessed junkies, Rodgers grew into a brilliant musician blessed with a clear artistic vision that propelled him into almost unimaginable success, with him riding a spectacular tidal wave of sex, money and drugs. An unforgettable, gripping book Sunday Times Name a star and you can bet they're in this book, playing or partying with Rodgers. But far from being a succession of name-dropping anecdotes, this autobiography is a wonderfully funny, moving and wise reflection upon the important things in life: the people you love and the things you create Sunday Telegraph Author descriptionNile Rodgers is one of the world's greatest producers and the co-founder of hit 70s band Chic. |