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NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 ROCK MEMOIRS OF ALL TIME BY ROLLING STONE. From Chic to Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers is the creative force behind some of the biggest hits ever recorded, transforming his dramatic life into a joyful playlist for a generation. In the 1970s and 1980s, he wrote and produced defining songs like “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” and “Like a Virgin,” collaborating with icons such as Diana Ross, Madonna, and David Bowie. Even today, he remains relevant with record-breaking hits like “Get Lucky.” This memoir traces his incredible journey, from jamming with Jimi Hendrix to the disco era and witnessing Madonna's rise. Praise for the memoir highlights its exhilarating, warm, and courageous narrative, emphasizing that it’s as much about life as it is about music. Critics note its rich depiction of the vibrant music scene, filled with sex, drugs, and creativity, asserting that it’s essential reading for understanding pop music's evolution. The book is described as consistently entertaining, showcasing Rodgers's legacy as a funk-rock visionary while reflecting on love and creativity. With emotionally charged vignettes from a tumultuous childhood to a life of fame, the memoir is both a gripping rags-to-riches tale and a profound reflection on the important things in life.
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Le Freak, Nile Rodgers
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2011
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Le Freak
- Sottotitolo
- An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Nile Rodgers
- Editore
- Random House
- Pubblicato
- 2011
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 336
- ISBN10
- 0385529651
- ISBN13
- 9780385529655
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Arte / Cultura, Tema stórico, Storia, Storie vere, Biografie, Tematica musicale, Musica, Autobiografie e memorie
- Valutazione
- 4,25 su 5
- Descrizione
- NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 ROCK MEMOIRS OF ALL TIME BY ROLLING STONE. From Chic to Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers is the creative force behind some of the biggest hits ever recorded, transforming his dramatic life into a joyful playlist for a generation. In the 1970s and 1980s, he wrote and produced defining songs like “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” and “Like a Virgin,” collaborating with icons such as Diana Ross, Madonna, and David Bowie. Even today, he remains relevant with record-breaking hits like “Get Lucky.” This memoir traces his incredible journey, from jamming with Jimi Hendrix to the disco era and witnessing Madonna's rise. Praise for the memoir highlights its exhilarating, warm, and courageous narrative, emphasizing that it’s as much about life as it is about music. Critics note its rich depiction of the vibrant music scene, filled with sex, drugs, and creativity, asserting that it’s essential reading for understanding pop music's evolution. The book is described as consistently entertaining, showcasing Rodgers's legacy as a funk-rock visionary while reflecting on love and creativity. With emotionally charged vignettes from a tumultuous childhood to a life of fame, the memoir is both a gripping rags-to-riches tale and a profound reflection on the important things in life.