Nile Rodgers & Chic with Slash - LeFreak

Nile Rodgers & CHIC featuring Slash playing LeFreak at the We Are Family Foundation's 6th Annual Celebration on April 28, 2008

[@ReedBass]

Is this the first time I've not seen Nile play his strat???? Still sounds funky as hell tho!

[@craigusselman546]

Nile playing an LP! sounds cool.

[@93boldaslove]

I'm happy to see two of my guitar heroes on stage. For those a little unfamiliar with Slash, his mother, Ola was a costume designer for a lot of disco acts. Her most notable client was David Bowie. The Disco Queen Sylvester was also frequent guest at his early home, and actually gave him one of his first pets. I say all this to say, that this isn't a random occurance. This kind of music was deff. played in that house. Funk music is in this mans blood as much, (or a bit more) than rock and roll.

[@PeterSavad]

Killed it. Once he puts the guitar on his leg you know shit is about to go down.

[@SingersDream]

I LOVe It when he does that! ❤❤❤

[@Attitude-royale]

This is one of the main reason's why I love slash. He likes to work with artists from different genres and not in a controlling way. He's so humble.

[@tanchullohj9722]

Slash: Would you like some wah with that? Nile: Did I fucking ask for- Slash: *Pours wah all over the song like ketchup over chips*

[@giotheproducer2476]

yeah , he ruined the song with that fuckin sound

[@RTDLIFE]

Nile Rogers all about the the right hand and slash is all about the left hand. I liked it.

[@johnhunter377]

Guess what? Nile Rogers did play in a rock and roll trio. They were called "The Boys" and his other two bandmates were Bernard Edwards (Bass) and Tony Thompson. (Drummer) These three guys ultimately became core of Chic during their heyday. So I think Nile was correct in having Slash come on stage playing a wah washed solo over a funky groove. Well done everyone.

[@BrentStrathdeePehi]

Nile's the funkiest guitarist ever but that Les Paul just aint funky like his old Strat!

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

a les paul is a lot better than a stratocaster. i have both and there is noticeable differences like night and day. to me a fender strat is a light weight narrow necked beginners guitar whereas the paul is a guitar for the more experienced guitar players. a paul reed smith (mines an EG Custom) is as good as it gets, its a les paul on steroids.

[@yvesaltana5732]

...yes, it's unusual for him but but it sounds fucking great!

[@metallicaanribsukfan]

Slash is an incredible guitarist ... However Nile Rodgers is a God in the music industry. They both have very different styles and it is impossible to compare them.

[@silentbobfr]

LOL the "strummer" was the frontman of chic, he worked with diana ross, bowie, madonna, the daft punk... He was imitated and sampled by a LOT of people... FYI, Slash is famous for his solos, Rodgers for his rhythm guitar, so dont try and compare them

[@ACfixer]

This "other idiot" is Nile Rodgers and he's one of the funkiest songwriters and guitar players on the planet. Open your little box and you'll learn that there is some incredible music out there.

[@gfgranja]

Slash rocked as always! Haters gonna hate..

[@flex280]

stop hating,Slash laid down absolutely wicked riffs and fit in perfectly. POWER TO DA POSITIVE PPL

[@tommurrayGTR]

And true, Nile Rodgers is great, I'm not going to start comparing Slash and Nile... no point, bot great players and exceptionally successful... and completely different.

[@nefzifiras4798]

slash good solo with leagend song and the king nile rodgers

[@Quad8track]

Looks like Slash and Nile Rodgers still has a lot of bills to pay....

[@flex280]

in the other vid the lead singer lays against slash as he plays.

[@wrigleyx]

wow, it sound really cool ! congrat Slash, good job :)

[@yaxization]

Neil rodgers is an awesome guitar player!!!!!!

[@jonislow]

Niles is one of the best song writers and funk guitarist evaaaa!

[@PianoGesang]

Slash ruins the groove!

[@abrahamlp91]

slash solo was like wahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwah...............

[@Tericaster]

Unlistenable once Slash started playing.

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

Hm. Disco and funk are not exactly Slash's thing, apparently. He has no idea what to do with his solo, which is really odd

[@MsRonan2009]

q solo da porraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@tommurrayGTR]

Not sure what you mean? His image is a result of his guitar playing, people took notice of him because he was great player... on top of that he had a very distinct look... on top of that he's become a characterization of himself with all the alcohol and drugs he stuffed down his neck... but mainly he's rated for his playing. If it was just image he wouldn't be regarded in guitar magazines /circles worldwide or by fans for the past 25+ years.

[@noahborowski6364]

What if i told you mindlessly playing solo's and constant shredding aren't an example of good musicianship, that "idiot strummer" is creating the whole life of the song. imagine this tune without the rhythm and it becomes incredibly boring, being good is not playing as much as you can. its about knowing when not to play and also knowing how what your playing affects the sound of the song even slash knows this, after he takes his solo he plays rhythm. that rhythm guitarist is a legend.

[@TotoTom567]

Amazing performance. Bit skepticle of the solo though. What he played was great but too much distortion and too loud. Hate to say it but lead guitar is the least common instrument in Funk, its all about the rhythm. In Rock the rhythm guitar isn't important but in Funk its way more important than lead guitar. Any lead/solo probably comes from a keyboard of sorts, or a sax. Lead guitar in Funk has to be clean.

[@pablohanc]

I freely admit I can't lift many weights. I have no idea what I could bench press, but it won't be much. I'm reasonably strong, but I don't need to be stronger. I can however take a much larger man to the floor, lock him up and make him look foolish, as can pretty much everyone I've trained with. Go on, keep on kickboxing son.

[@musicmick71]

how closed is your mind, this other idiot is not only a great player but a amazing producer, do yourself a big favour, will only take a min, wiki nile rogers, he has had a hand in the biggest albums of the 20/30 years, why do you think slash is there, he was so happy Nile asked him to play, respect between them both, maybe you should show some as well?

[@karlmnz]

really Nathan????? I would imagine that if you asked Slash about Nile's ability as a player/songwriter/producer using that comment, he would laugh you out of the room. Do some research, find out who Nile Rodgers IS and the contribution he has made to modern music, then see if you feel the same way.....

[@jargainjones]

you werent born when guns n roses was around. you would have more appreciation for his style. also they got him in there to work his magic, as daft punk got rodgers and pharrell in their latest album, to work theirs. Welcome to evolving 101.

[@EnricoSantacatterina]

Nile Rodgers sounds great on anything!!! No matter what he play on.

[@rayrutherford4701]

Slash kinda tried to take the tune into another level, but it didnt work imo, you cant just add a wah, theres a lot more to funk playing and slash isnt the most versatile guitarist to start with.

[@timmyturner5986]

Fuck you mean it didn't work this is actually one of the best videos that I've seen slash in

[@alfonshomac]

search for the one live at the budokan... way better.

[@freaknbigpanda]

maybe hes mad, some people play better when they're mad or sad because they can just get on stage and vent by playing guitar, which is really fucking fun if i do say so myself.

[@TheMountainsound]

i m sorry but slash solo is quiet boring, i m sick of that blues/pentatonic scales that every rock player use every time. try something new, a lil more inspired!

[@minxel16]

@TheAlexgunns it comes up on my homepage-abit like facebook-AND i can see what youve written as minxel16 on other peoples pages... no escaping alex

[@piezoelettrico]

With all due respect to Slash, he's got nothing to do in the party. Just not his place. He's good though...... but in an other context. Great Nile!!!

[@LFC-Star]

The bass is non existent.. as I recall this song having a very strong bassline..

[@finzic]

Hmm, is it me, or ... where did Slash think he was, on a metal festival stage? I really don't think this solo has much to do with the song...

[@MrCeej9999]

"Other idiot" - that's Nile Rodgers. Probably just as rich as Slash. Wrote and produced some of the biggest songs of the 1970s and 1980s

[@flex280]

there are 2 vids of this. slash did lay back on this one. the other vids has the ladies dressed diferently and slash did his nasty thing

[@giotheproducer2476]

After this, I will fucking delete Slash from my list of guitarists.

[@vdbdg]

Slash proomting his signature LP Standard. Looks every bit like mine. I mean mine looks every bit like His.

[@hevog]

slash's guitar playing is pathetic and doesn't fit in at all. slash, you better stick to your stuff. no offence meant though.

[@Thirdgen83]

That guitar solo was nothing to write home about. I'd much rather listen to Nile Rodgers play guitar than Slash...

[@TheAlexgunns]

@kramer87 Totally agree m8, no subtlety at all, and when he started playing the rhythm I almost threw up : (

[@bobbysmith1627]

daam, the rhythm guitar makes the song. one of the best rhythm guitarist I've ever heard

[@artmv11]

What in the name of all that is good is slash doing on the stage with Nile Rodgers??. Ugh celebrity sucks.

[@中澤修二-p4x]

Let me share.

[@Mrjaybhatti]

How come his les paul sounds like single coil?

[@andrewcooper7869]

slash has forgot more than nile rodgers knows 😳😬😅😕😐🙃

[@sheLovesG]

I'm sorry, I love Slash but he's clueless and walking all over it here. It just doesn't work.

[@ReedBass]

Slash is a good guitarist but would he be as rated if he didn't have such a strong image?

[@gertjanstorme]

i just ate ten meters away from nile rodgers and he gave me his guitar pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alanfrenkel-andrade4016]

If they find a way to make even tighter leather pants, I think we should let slash know.

[@telekev1]

There is a dvd of James Brown performing in Vegas. The 2 guitarist is that band would make hash of Slash. Saw Mr. Rodgers at the Hollywood Bowl tonight...he's THE MAN!!!

[@SunilJackLius]

Why would you do that slash? destroying that song with so much wahwahwah, WHY?!

[@steviebmob]

yuk! slash and his auto wha..just not cool on this track... smoke & mirrors!

[@davidhiggen3029]

It's just not Chic without Bernard on the bass.

[@freaknbigpanda]

What are you responding to? I dont even remember what the talk was about?

[@Manseb]

He's actually pretty thoughtful about his technique. Remember he's a songwriter of massive hits and has produced some huge songs. He's not just a guitarist.

[@guyfidelity]

I like Slash and all but he's a little out of his league on this one.

[@guitarmanplaysguitar]

come your kidding Slash Playing Funk Chic you didnt need him come on~~

[@artmv11]

Ughhhhh....horrrid!! Slash bringing in generic stunts n poses licks.

[@TheAlexgunns]

@minxel16 how do you always find where I've commented on youtube????

[@stealthyf23]

Work that pentatonic in first position Slash! Work that shit!

[@crazydavedisco]

Hmmm, not sure if that experiment produced the desired effect !

[@sarge1799]

no slash has a certain facial expression on his face when he plays

[@Train-train-h9k]

not a good mix. slash look like he didn t want to be there. no move not even a smile.

[@Meesharie]

Slash rarely smiles, especially when he's into his music! :)

[@tesshunneybell9376]

Putting the guitar neck to his hat ... that's Slash smiling.

[@gnrrrrrrrr]

Meesharie Well, U may have to look the 1996's video (Chic at Budokan feat. Slash...)

[@Meesharie]

I will do that.. ty :)

[@Meesharie]

ok you got me there!! He is smiling!! But can you blame him? It's around 4:24 am I correct? Thank you for the link to a great video!! LOVE IT!

[@markjhorsley]

Fuck slash - all about Jerry Barnes on bass!

[@vitruviusr]

I like the bassline more than what Slash is attempting here..

[@bennosimpson]

Slash plays Funk!! Wow!

[@SoloDallasII]

You can't hear it in his playing? He does some funky double stops and of course he wrote Always On The Run.

[@JerryC366]

The 1996 concert he played this at was SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER....

[@FunkyWithSoul]

I'd love to see Slash play that funky, he butchered the song.

[@dougal563]

well he definitely didn't write anything for the smiths...

[@CarlosPinto88]

lol. You call NR an idiot, that man is a music genius lol

[@Guitfiddlejase]

HOLY-Nile's playing a Les Paul!

[@pablohanc]

No, Slash isn't a better guitarist than Nile Rogers.

[@criplekreek]

slash doesnt say much with this easy way out solo..

[@pedropestana2443]

slash ta em todas tambem... hahahah

[@trancegemini7910]

Nile = the original funk master

[@EvaSlash]

is it juts me or does slashs guitar sound weird?

[@MrSavage89]

Slash is wack, thanks for ruining the song Mr.

[@GIOVANAFABUSINI]

yessssssssssssssssssssss slash i love....

[@RBFR01]

it was boring and shit until slash turned up.

[@10g101010]

its because he have the wah wah pedal on

[@mloaks]

Fonzie Thornton on vox!

[@Pettington]

On a Les Paul Custom, and not the hitmaker Strat - why? Maybe because of Slash always plays Les Pauls, i dunno..

[@sightsizemethod]

santana would do a nice job!!

[@farbercasteel]

Slash should've come on for the soloing and left immediately afterwards. His rhythm stuff is awkward.

[@NobuhiroNakagawa]

スラッシュってマイケルとも共演してるし、ソウルギターなんだな！

[@xiangzhu3408]

why there was a slash wawawawa

[@CurtisLinder]

is Abe, Jr. drumming?

[@ronaldwilliams3743]

WHERE'S THE HIT MAKER!!???

[@Tigerex966]

in the shop, or is this when fender borrowed it to make limited edition copies that sold out immediately?

[@kDCJM]

Nile is a Legend

[@rzxkp7none275]

Nice to see slash.

[@pablohanc]

Hahaha, Nathan congratulations on winning youtubes award for the least educated comment of the decade!! Nile Rogers is a superb guitarist, both as a funkster, lead player, classical player, jazz player, ...... Also, one of the greatest producers the planet has ever seen. Every artist he has produced has had their best selling album with Nile, including Bowie and Madonna.

[@alex-kenivel]

i believe guitar players tend to feel changes in mood when there's changes in tone. The fact that he went from single-note soloing to more of a rhythmic feel tells me slash would've wanted a change in tone there. Yet the auto wah and fuzz remained. You can even see it on his face and body language that he wanted a tone change. But there was no change and he was forced to make do

[@NESTOR15041]

Una leyenda llamada Nile Rodgers un un guitarrista construido desde la mercadotecnia...