American disco band formed in New York City in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards (died 1996). Distinguished by Edwards's slap-bass and Rodgers's chicken-scratch rhythm guitar — both pioneering the sound that would shape disco and influence countless subsequent funk, R&B, and pop productions.
Released six studio albums in the original era between Chic (1977) and Believer (1983). Best-known releases include C'est Chic (1978, featuring "Le Freak") and Risqué (1979, featuring "Good Times" — the bassline of which became the foundation of the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight"). Edwards and Rodgers also produced for Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie, and Madonna. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
