3 Things to Know About Nile Rodgers and Chic’s Role on Like a Virgin

Nile Rodgers played guitar on several tracks, not the whole album. He was joined by Chic bandmates Bernard Edwards on bass and Tony Thompson on drums.

The Chic rhythm section gave the album its signature disco-funk groove. Their tight, syncopated playing defined the sound of key songs.

Madonna’s regular touring musicians handled the remaining instrumentation. The album was a collaboration between Chic’s core rhythm section and her usual band.