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“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker By Art Thompson published 7 June 22 As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.
Nile Rodgers Relives His Spectacular Career on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' Podcast By Jude Gold published 10 December 20 The six-string maestro discusses the Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster, and details his hugely influential funk guitar approaches.
The Guitarists of David Bowie: Carlos Alamar, Adrian Belew, Reeves Gabrels, Nile Rodgers and More Share Their Memories By Guitar Player Staff published 29 March 16 The inside story on David Bowie's star-studded procession of guitarists, by those who were there.
