On a cold Monday morning, Chic frontman Nile Rodgers (also known for his work with Daft Punk and David Bowie) graced a crowd on the streets of London's South Bank to a surprise performance – set up as a busker with some vintage gear and a signature 1960 Stratocaster. As he explains in a number of tweets (below), Rodgers used to play for money on the streets and the experience on Monday ended up earning him more street cred – with enough for about $20 and a “nice breakfast.”
After playing some songs he was known for including some Madonna and Bowie tracks, it seemed like the fans were more responsive to Rodgers' work with Daft Punk – and he noticed. Towards the end when he played the tune “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk, the “coins were flowing.” All in all, the legend made a “respectable £12.30 in just 20 minutes #busking.”
Check out this video uploaded by Dave Rushen and some tweets from Rodgers explaining the incident.
Today I went busking on the #London Southbank. Didn't draw much of a crowd until I stared playing dance music. Hmm? pic.twitter.com/N89XINfgfD
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015
Though I had no voice from screaming during last night's show, I started to draw a crowd when I sang “Aw Freak Out!” pic.twitter.com/k4R6XjMsFe — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015
That's how I started. I was homeless. https://t.co/2w5bcfcHIm
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015
Hey Ana! I can afford a nice breakfast now. https://t.co/WFKXl6e7Lt — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015
This really was a blast today. I truly used to like busking. I made a decent living and some lifelong friends. https://t.co/oAkps4e6k3
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015
I earned a respectable £12.30 in just 20 minutes #busking today. In the old days we'd call that, “A good take.” https://t.co/0ncuo6uwoP — Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) June 22, 2015
