Photo by Chris Kies Last Call John Bohlinger’s Last Call: What I Learned From Nile Rodgers John Bohlinger Jan 31, 2025
100 Guitarists Nile Rodgers Put Rhythm Up Front (and Cory Wong Listened) Jason Shadrick Nick Millevoi Dec 09, 2024
Last Call Aerosmith and Run-DMC, Bowie and Queen: A Collaboration Appreciation John Bohlinger Apr 29, 2024
Shred with Shifty Nile Rodgers on the Magic Behind “I’m Coming Out” CHIC bandleader Nile Rodgers and his Hitmaker spill the history behind writing the unforgettable music and lyrics for Diana Ross’ iconic smash, “I’m Coming Out.” Chris Shiflett Aug 24, 2023
Rhythm Where to Start with Funk Guitar The easiest way to fill a dance floor. Luke Bowman Mar 18, 2023
Artists Nile Rodgers—The Emperor of “Chuck” The funk-guitar god opens up about cancer, social justice, and the kaleidoscopic 50-year career he’s forged with his fabled “Hitmaker” Strat. Ted Drozdowski Dec 24, 2020
Gear NAMM '14 - Fender Custom Shop Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster Learn about the recreation of the guitar behind mega-hits from Daft Punk, Madonna, Diana Ross, David Bowie, and many more. Charles Saufley Feb 05, 2014
Effects Fender Custom Shop Introduces the Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster Rodgers’ affectionately nicknamed Hitmaker is a 1960 Stratocaster with a 1959 neck. News Jan 23, 2014
Artists 5 Funk Guitarists You Should Know Meet the players who’ve done more than any other to set heads a-bobbing, hips a-swaying, and dance floors afire around the globe. Oscar Jordan Jan 16, 2011
