Bernard Edwards
October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996

bernard-edwardsBernard Edwards was a bass player and prolific producer.  In the mid ’70s, Edwards formed Chic, a disco group that had a massive hits with “Le Freak” and “Good Times.”  Edwards went on to produce hits for some of pop music’s biggest names throughout the ’80s and ’90s.  That list includes Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Power Station, Robert Palmer, Debbie Harry, Johnny Mathis, and Duran Duran.   While in Tokyo for a concert in 1996, Edwards became ill.  He was found dead in his hotel room.  Cause of death was determined to be pneumonia.

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6 thoughts on “Died On This Date (April 18, 1996) Bernard Edwards / Chic”
  1. The bass lines Bernard played are legendary! The music he produced – like Power Station were just simply awe inspiring.

    Bernard Edwards – groove perfection.

  2. Nard transform the art of bass into sensuality as you can feel all night long. no one comes close to him only Nile his music soulmate

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