The Westport Public Library has a place for everything.
Even 1970s-era disco.
Nile Rodgers
On Monday, January 30 (7:30 p.m.), legendary musician/producer/songwriter/composer Nile Rodgers talk about his new memoirs, Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco & Destiny.
If “Le Freak” rings a bell, it’s because that was the name of Rodgers’ 1st hit song. It came with Chic, the band that later recorded “We Are Family” and “Let’s Dance.” Rodgers went on to produce hits for Madonna, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Duran Duran and more.
Rodgers has a compelling back story. He was born to a 13-year-old junkie, and grew up in a dysfunctional family held together by “drugs, crime, and love.” He fought severe asthma as a child, while living with heroin-addicted parents who frequently nodded off in the living room with their friends.
Books will be available for purchase and signing, with profits benefitting the library. But if you bring an old Chic LP, Rodgers will probably sign that too.
