In celebration of the memoir’s release, Rodgers sat down with The Guardian to recommend ten of his all-time favorite books on music. “If you look at my book,” he says, “it’s really about my life: music just happens to be a large part of it. And the books I love are also about people’s lives – all of the titles I’ve chosen offer real insights into the personalities behind the music.” The “immersive, musical and theatrical roller disco experience” will open on June 16 at the Park’s Wollman Rink, where it will remain through Oct. 1, according to a press release. Created by “experience-based” production studio Constellation Immersive in partnership with Los Angeles Media Fund and events promoter Live Nation, the boroughs’ newest wheeled dance venue will offer not just a place to skate but also “theatrical performances,” as well as live DJs, artists and special guests. It was 1963 and I was head over heels for a girl at my elementary school. She turned me on to The Beatles and we both commiserated when President Kennedy got shot. I walked her home from school that day. Nile Rodgers is a global force in pioneering innovation, creativity and disruption. With over four decades of worldwide hits to his name, he is considered one of the most important producers in the history of popular music. Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography by Vladimir Simosko and Barry Tepperman “I became very aware of Dolphy aged 17, when he’d already been dead five years – but his music sounded like the future. I found it fitting that the book starts with his death. He was a compulsive, focused, and driven man who suffered from diabetes. I couldn’t help but wonder if he had a sense that his days were numbered, hence the compulsivity. The book has a detailed discography and a record of his performances that I found almost textbook-like – not a bad thing because there doesn’t seem to be a lot written about him. The cast of characters is a virtual Who’s Who of innovative musicians – and in this crowded pool Dolphy stands out.” -NR

Completed by Dave McCabe (guitar, lead vocals), Abi Harding (saxophone, vocals) and Sean Payne (drums, vocals), the forthcoming album follows on from the three LPs the multi-platinum selling band released between 2004 and 2008, and is one "born under the weight of family tragedies". Now this "review" is two-fold. First, I can't think of anyone who loves music who wouldn't be interested in an interview/look at Nile and the little nuggets he talks about regarding his career, producing the likes of Diana Ross and Madonna. The episode presenting the end of the competition does just that.S ee our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

His work in The CHIC Organization, including "We Are Family" for Sister Sledge and "I'm Coming Out" for Diana Ross, and his productions for artists such as David Bowie ("Let's Dance"), Madonna ("Like A Virgin") and Duran Duran ("The Reflex"), have sold more than 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide, while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee, LE SSERAFIM and Beyoncé reflect the vanguard of contemporary hits.During these crazy times, I have indulged myself by finding things I wouldn't have the time for...like finding wonderful shows on YouTube not aired here in the States. One of them is Portrait Artist Of The Year 2020. It is a competition for artists where through a series of "Paint Offs", the final winner is commissioned to paint a portrait for the chosen subject to hang in the infamous Albert Hall. This year's subject is Nile Rodgers. Prepare to be dazzled by an enthralling winter wonderland, filled with sparkling lights, festive sounds, and mesmerising installations – making for an unforgettable experience for all the family Aside from his work with Chic, Rodgers’ contributions as a producer and songwriter have earned him recognition as a music industry heavyweight. He’s worked on numerous albums that have sold millions of copies worldwide, including David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” and Duran Duran’s “Notorious,” and been awarded multiple Grammys. That aside, I found his stories of working with Diana, Madonna, David Bowie and a host of others very entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone who, like myself was a child of the Disco era and especially those with a little more age who were on the dance floor grooving to the production stylings of this musical genius. Due to high demand advance booking is essential. Trail entry is available in 10 minute timeslots. Please book the time that you would like to enter the trail, the trail takes approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes to complete. The Christmas Village will be available to enjoy before and after the trail, including rides and food and drink outlets.

As the main creative engine in the 70's-era disco duo Chic, Rodgers wrote and performed Good Times, Le Freak (Freak Out), and countless other platinum hits that NYC dance clubs would simply leave spinning over and over for hours at a time. I worked with Dylan on the film Feeling Minnesota and thought I had a good sense of who he is. This book revealed many things I didn't know. Dylan was one of the main spokesmen for the 60s counterculture. He confesses he was reluctantly drafted into this position. His greatest motivation was simply to be a musician/songwriter and earn a living doing so. The Americana he wrote about so passionately were mainly events that had happened long ago – but he wrote about them as if they were "current events". This is a fascinating look into a fascinating musical mind. 4. Beethoven's LettersDave has been through an awful lot in the last few years, and these things have obviously really impacted him. But his songwriting has only got better. Now he spends more time on his songs. He's in touch with his own and others' emotions, and that all goes into the songs. It has been so nice to watch him grow. I'm so proud of him," said Harding. What surname was shared by the recording artists whose top charting UK singles were 1966's When a Man Loves a Woman and 1985's Frankie? Daft Punk have released Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition) via Columbia Records. The re-release, which has removed all drums and percussive elements from their final studio album, arrives at the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 Grammy-winning Album of the Year. Stream the album below.