Bernard Edwards

Bernard Edwards
Background information
Born(1952-10-31)October 31, 1952
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 1996(1996-04-18) (aged 43)
Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Occupations
  • Bassist
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
Years active1972–1996
LabelsAtlantic

Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American bassist and record producer, known primarily for his work in disco with musician Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic. In 2017, Edwards was selected as the 53rd greatest bassist of all time by Bass Player magazine.