Industry Jun 30, 2026
Nile Rodgers Cites Thumb-Playing Jazz Guitarist as Inspiration
“It made me realise that the guitar was something unique and special”
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MusicRadar
Nile Rodgers identified a jazz track featuring a guitarist who played with his thumb using only downstrokes as his all-time favorite. Despite the increased effort required by this technique, the guitarist's speed and skill deeply impressed Rodgers. Originally reported by MusicRadar.