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Nile Rodgers has responded to criticism of his performance with Lady Gaga at the Grammys, in which the pair paid tribute to the late, great David Bowie.
The Chic icon and Bowie collaborator teamed up with Gaga to run through a brief but extensive and visually powerful run-through of Bowie classics, including 'Space Oddity', 'Heroes', 'Rebel Rebel', 'Fashion', 'Fame' and more.
However, the performance then came under attack from many fans online - with the criticism led by Bowie's own son, Duncan Jones, who described it as 'irrational' and 'mentally confused'.
Now, Rodgers has taken to Twitter to respond the various criticisms - arguing 'I think I had an amazing relationship with Bowie', responding to Duncan Jones' attack, and believing that David Bowie 'would have been proud':
Many artists and tributes were performed, we did what we thought and still think was right in our short time slot. x https://t.co/NottaU93am
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
I did 4 projects with David including his BIGGEST by far! I think I had an amazing relationship w him. https://t.co/X89gmhewAX
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
I don't mind hate as you call it, I call it "difference of opinion" sometime it makes me smarter, other times??? https://t.co/u49s0h4ciU
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
Don't take it so seriously. If David or I tried to listen to everyone, we'd have never finished ANYTHING! https://t.co/oHcuKNnJ4p
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
He has a right to his feelings and opinions too. My brother's favorite works of mine are all my instrumentals. https://t.co/GDj28EVDkL
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
ABSOLUTELY!!! ALL DAY LONG. Do you have any idea of how many songs (hits) I've done w DB of other people's songs? https://t.co/zLb9XZYN02
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
I don't run, produce, direct.control or book the Grammy telecast. https://t.co/H5vkCFJ6Zc
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
Meanwhile, the full dates and line-up for Nile Rodgers' London launch of FOLD Festival at Fulham Palace are below. A range of ticket and VIP Packages are available. For tickets and more information, visit here.
Friday 24 June - CHIC, Alison Moyet, The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
Saturday 25 June - CHIC, John Newman, Emin, Grace
Sunday 26th June - CHIC, Angie Stone, Incognito
