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Nile Rodger Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Nancy Hunt, Songs, Daft Punk and Net Worth

Nile Rodgers Biography

Nile Rodgers is an American award-winning Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer who was born and brought-up in New York City. He is widely known as the co-founder of ‘Chic’ (now “Nile Rodgers & Chic”), an American band, which has released hit singles including “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Everybody Dance”, among others.

Nile is also known as a ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ inductee, the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a three-time Grammy Award-winner. As a producer, he has produced major albums and singles for renowned artists such as, the album of David Bowie titled “Let’s Dance”, and his hit singles, “Original Sin” by INXS, In 2014, he received three Grammy Awards, for his work on Daft Punk’ album “Random Access Memories”.

10 Facts  About Nile Rodgers

  1. Name: Nile Rodgers
  2. Age: 69 years
  3. Birthday: 19th September
  4. Height:5 feet 6 inches
  5. Weight: 135 lbs (61 kg).
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer
  8. Marital Status: Married to Nancy Hunt
  9. Famous for: co-founder of ‘Chic’ (now “Nile Rodgers & Chic”)
  10. Net Worth: $1 to $  20 Million

Nile Rodgers Age

Rodgers is 69 years old as of 2021, he was born on 19 September 1952 in New York City, New York, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 19th September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.

Nile Rodgers Height

Nile stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 meters).

Nile Rodgers Weight

Rodgers Weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

Nile Rodgers Family, Parents and Siblings

Nile was born to Beverly Goodman and Rodgers Sr. in New York City. His father is a traveling percussionist specializing in Afro-Cuban beats. In the year 1959, his mother married Bobby Glanzrock, who he described in his 2011 autobiography as a “beatnik Ph.D., whose observations had angles that would make Miles Davis contemplate his cool.” He spent his childhood with his half-brother named Bunchy Goodman.

Nile Rodgers Wife Nancy Hunt

Rodgers is happily married to his longtime life partner Nancy Hunt, a former magazine editor. The couple has no children and they both explains that they did not want children. They co-founded a non-profit organization ‘We Are Family Foundation’. Rodgers lives in Westport, Connecticut, and New York City with his life partner, Nancy Hunt. In the mid-1990s, he was in a brief relationship with Lamya.

Nile Rodgers Net Worth

Nile has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Nile Rodgers Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about him;

Nile Rodgers Wiki

  • Full Names: Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr.
  • Popular As: Nile Rodgers
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Nile Rodgers Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 68 years (2020)
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Date of Birth: 19 September 1952
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States of America
  • Birthday: 19th September

Nile Rodgers Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 meters)
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61 kg)
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Nile Rodgers Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Nile Rodgers Sr. (died in 1970), Bobby Glanzrock (Stepfather)
  • Mother: Beverly Goodman
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Bunchy Goodman
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Nancy Hunt
  • Children: None

Nile Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $100 Million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer

Nile House and Cars

  • Place of living: Westport, Connecticut, and New York City, New York, USA
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Nile Rodgers Guitars

  • Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
  • Gibson Barney Kessel Custom
  • Gibson Custom L-5 CES Electric Guitar

Nile Rodgers and Daft Punk

Nile has worked with electronic band Daft Punk, producing several major albums including “Random Access Memories”, which earned him three Grammy Awards. He also collaborated with them, he co-wrote and played guitar on their three tracks “Give Life Back to Music”, “Lose Yourself to Dance”, “Get Lucky” and “teasing out their R&B influences” among others.

Nile Rodgers and David Bowie

Rodgers has worked with David Bowie, producing his biggest selling album “Let’s Dance”, which had the following hit singles “Let’s Dance”, “China Girl” and “Modern Love”.

Nile Rodgers The Hitmaker

Nile has appeared on notable films and series and has been the subject of documentaries such as the BBC’s ‘Rodgers: The Hitmaker’. He portrayed the role of a 1960 Fender Stratocaster with a 1959 neck, he nicknamed ‘his signature guitar “The Hitmaker”, which he purchased at a shop in Miami Beach, Florida.

Nile Rodgers Songs

The following is a list of some of his songs;

  • Soup for One (1982)
  • Adventures in the Land of the Good Groove (1983)
  • Alphabet City (1984)
  • Coming to America (1988)
  • Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)
  • White Hot (1989)
  • “Real Cool World”, David Bowie (1992)
  • Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
  • Blue Chips (1994)
  • Curdled (1996)
  • Public Enemy (1999)
  • We Are Family, him All Stars (We Are Family Foundation) (2001)
  • Rise of Nations (2003) Game
  • Halo 2 Soundtrack (2004) Game
  • Conker: Live & Reloaded (2005) Game
  • Perfect Dark Zero (2005) Game
  • Halo 3 Soundtrack (2007) Game
  • Shady, Adam Lambert ft. Sam Sparro and him (2012)
  • Lose Yourself to Dance Random Access Memories, Daft Punk (2013)
  • The Other Boys, NERVO ft. Kylie Minogue, Jake Shears and him, Collateral (2015)
  • Fantasy, George Michael ft. him (2017)
  • Summer Lover, Oliver Heldens ft. Devin & him (2019)
  • Cielo, Manuel Medrano ft. him (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions About Nile Rodgers

Who is Nile Rodgers?

Rodgers is an American award-winning Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer. He is widely known as the co-founder of ‘Chic’ (now “Nile Rodgers & Chic”), an American band, which has released hit singles including “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Everybody Dance”. He is also known as a ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ inductee, the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a three-time Grammy Award-winner.

How old is Nile Rodgers?

Rodgers is 68 years old as of 2020, he was born on 19 September 1952 in New York City, New York, United States of America. His birth sign is Virgo.

How tall is Nile Rodgers?

Nile stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 meters).

Is Nile Rodgers married?

Yes, he is married to his longtime life partner Nancy Hunt, a former magazine editor. The couple has no children and they both explains that they did not want children. They co-founded a non-profit organization ‘We Are Family Foundation’. Rodgers lives in Westport, Connecticut, and New York City with his life partner, Nancy Hunt. In the mid-1990s, he was in a brief relationship with Lamya.

How much is Nile worth?

Nile has an estimated net worth of $100 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Arranger and Composer.

Where does Rodgers live?

He is a resident of Westport, Connecticut, and New York City, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Nile dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been reports of him being sick and having health-related issues.

Where is Rodgers now?

Nile is and has been producing music, in 2019, he featured in Oliver Heldens “Summer Lover”. He resides in Westport, Connecticut, and New York City, USA.

Nile Rodgers Social Media Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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