Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers (b. 1952) is a songwriter, musician, composer and record producer. He was the co-founder and lead guitarist for the group Chic, which recorded such influential disco hits as "Le Freak" and "Good Times."

Rodgers has stated that his first professional job was a stint as a guitarist for the Sesame Street touring band. Rodgers later recalled in a Tweet, honoring the show's 50th anniversary:

"This is where my pro music career started. Happy 50th to ⁦@sesamestreet. The best 1st pro starting job in the world. These people had the biggest hearts and best values for a young musician to be around. #thecount never once tried to bite me."

Rodgers also founded the We Are Family Foundation in 2001, named after the Sister Sledge song "We Are Family" (which Rodgers co-wrote). Muppets from Sesame Street, The Muppet Show and Bear in the Big Blue House were among the many children's characters who were featured in the "We Are Family" music video produced by the foundation.

Rodgers also with Kermit the Frog in a 2002 appearance on Hollywood Squares.