"We wanted to test the bounds of what black music was."
Choose Background Style
Recommended Backgrounds
More Backgrounds
About Bernard Edwards
Bernard Edwards (1952-1996) was an American bassist, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as a founding member of the disco and R&B band Chic, alongside Nile Rodgers. Edwards was renowned for his distinctive bass lines and contributions to the success of Chic, which became one of the most influential bands of the disco era. Apart from his work with Chic, Edwards also collaborated with various artists such as Diana Ross, Madonna, and David Bowie, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
Related Quotes
"Music is the universal language and it brings people closer."
"You can never hit a bum note in Chic; it just won't allow you to."
"We wanted to create a fair exchange."
"The bass says more than anybody knows."
"We wanted to be the band that would cover more styles than any other band."