Sound
Bernard Edwards
- Born
- Oct 31, 1952 · Aged 43
- Died
- Apr 18, 1996
- Place of birth
- Greenville, North Carolina, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 2
- TV credits
- 0
Also known as (1)
- Chic
Biography
Bernard Edwards was an American bass player, singer, songwriter and record producer, known primarily for his work in disco music with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded the band Chic. Edwards' bass lines not only dominated Chic's sound and the latter Disco era, but also became foundational for the beginnings of Hip-Hop, including the genre's first hit "Rapper's Delight", in which Edwards' bass line from "Good Times" was reproduced by studio musicians for the Sugarhill Gang's rappers to rap over. As music tastes changed, Edwards and Rogers moved into music production, with…
