Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett Sits Down With Nile Rodgers

On the newest episode of the Shred with Shifty Podcast, Foo Fighters guitarist and Honky-Tonk frontman Chris Shiflett sits down with the musical legend himself, Nile Rodgers, the many responsible for writing hits like We Are Family, Like A Virgin, and Le Freak. The two guitarists get into the weeds on Nile’s influences, gear, path to stardom, and of course take a deep dive into music and lyrics for Diana Ross’s I’m Coming Out, a song written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. The duo had tried the song’s drumbeat on other tracks previous to this one, even nicknaming it “the hesitation waltz.” But, its playful rhythm didn’t land until I’m Coming Out.

The Churnups @ Glastonbury Festival 2023

Chris Shiflett of "The Churnups" @ Glastonbury Festival 2023 (Kalpesh Patel)

“I’m a very hook-oriented guy,” Rodgers reveals. “I believe in reinforcing the thing that is melodically the motif that the house is built on.” With Rodgers, it all started with classical music and woodwinds, specifically the flute and clarinet, but as Rodgers tells it, a major turning point was a chance encounter with a crew of Los Angeles hippies, that led to a two-day LSD party soundtracked by The Doors’ first album.

Shred with Shifty is produced by Jason Shadrick, Chris Shiflett, leading music podcast company Double Elvis, and Volume.com along with Premier Guitar. Full video episodes will be available exclusively on Volume.com. Audio versions of every episode will be available on all major podcast platforms. Go to Volume.com/shifty and follow to get alerts as new video episodes are released.

In addition to Nile Rodgers, recent guests of Chris Shiflett have included Lindsay Ell, Rivers Cuomo, and Alex Lifeson.

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Public Service Broadcasting Announce Alexandra Palace Headline Show Celebrating ‘The Race For Space’

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Knumears Announce Debut Album ‘Directions’ And Share New Single ‘Fade Away’

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Architects Unleash Cinematic ‘Broken Mirror’ Video As UK Festival Date Confirmed

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Cowboy Hunters Announce New EP ‘EPeepee’ And Share Raucous Single ‘Have A Pint’

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Slaughter To Prevail @ O2 Academy Birmingham (Nick Allan)

Slaughter To Prevail Level Birmingham On The Grizzly Winter Tour

Slaughter To Prevail’s Grizzly Winter tour rolled into a sold-out O2 Academy Birmingham and delivered a show that was as visually imposing as it was sonically brutal. Known for their uncompromising approach to modern deathcore, the Russian heavyweights arrived armed not only with a crushing setlist, but with full-scale production that underlined just how far the band have risen in recent years.

Robert Smith of The Cure @ Glastonbury Festival 2019 (Kalpesh Patel)

The Cure, Gorillaz And Moby To Headline New Bulgarian Festival PhillGood

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