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Bernard Edwards

1952–1996

United States

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Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American bassist known primarily for his work in disco with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic. In 2017, Edwards was selected as the 53rd greatest bassist of all time by Bass Player magazine.

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