Last night Nile Rogers and Chic got the joint jumping at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville to a near capacity crowd.
The guitarist, composer and front man told the audience he was especially happy to be there because it was the act's chance to headline. The band is in the midst of a tour as opener for Cher, with nearby stops in Nashville and Charlotte.
For roughly an hour and a half we heard most of Chic's best known hits, such as "Le Freak", "Dance, Dance Dance (Yosah X 3)," "My Forbidden Lover," and "Good Times." Included in the set were tunes Rogers penned that were hits for other artists. Among them "Let's Dance" (David Bowie), "Notorious" (Duran, Duran), "We Are Family" (Sister Sledge), "I'm Coming Out" & "Upside Down" (Diana Ross) and "Up all Night" (Daft Punk).
On stage were two finely dressed female vocalists, keyboardist, sax player, drummer and trumpet player. The latter two did some fine solos. For the finale ("Good Times") some lucky audience members got to dance on stage.
With temps dipping down to 20 degrees few wanted to venture out in the weather. Those who braved the cold got a treat for their effort.
The guitarist, composer and front man told the audience he was especially happy to be there because it was the act's chance to headline. The band is in the midst of a tour as opener for Cher, with nearby stops in Nashville and Charlotte.
For roughly an hour and a half we heard most of Chic's best known hits, such as "Le Freak", "Dance, Dance Dance (Yosah X 3)," "My Forbidden Lover," and "Good Times." Included in the set were tunes Rogers penned that were hits for other artists. Among them "Let's Dance" (David Bowie), "Notorious" (Duran, Duran), "We Are Family" (Sister Sledge), "I'm Coming Out" & "Upside Down" (Diana Ross) and "Up all Night" (Daft Punk).
On stage were two finely dressed female vocalists, keyboardist, sax player, drummer and trumpet player. The latter two did some fine solos. For the finale ("Good Times") some lucky audience members got to dance on stage.
With temps dipping down to 20 degrees few wanted to venture out in the weather. Those who braved the cold got a treat for their effort.
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