Nile Rodgers and the late Bernard Edwards founded Chic in 1976 and were soon penning smart, slick dance hits for Sister Sledge and Diana Ross. After the disco bubble burst, Rodgers adapted and slowed down his tempos for synth-pop MTV staples, like Madonna's “Like a Virgin." And in the 21st century, the dance music elder statesman shared his distinctive guitar sound with Daft Punk and Avicii.