Nile Rodgers Comes to Lady Gaga's Defense Over Her David Bowie Tribute

He also addresses Bowie's son's feelings on the performance.

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nile rodgers performing grammys bowie tribute

Nile Rodgers has said that working with David Bowie was the greatest moment of his life. At Monday's Grammys, Nile got to join Lady Gaga on stage to honor his late collaborator and friend with a four-minute performance of songs from Bowie's career. Many people praised the vivid performance and effects, but Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, did not agree and appeared to shade Gaga's tribute with a tweet following the performance. Nile took to Twitter to respond to fans and defend the performance. In response to Jones, he said, "He has a right to his feelings and opinions too. My brother's favorite works of mine are all my instrumentals." He even cited critics of him and David's work noting, "If David or I tried to listen to everyone, we'd have never finished ANYTHING!" Read the rest of Nile's very honest tweets below. You can watch the Grammys tribute to David Bowie here.

You really believe "all" were expecting or maybe "you" were expecting, which is cool. Your wants are cool. https://t.co/dkznXlnfB1
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
I did 4 projects with David including his BIGGEST by far! I think I had an amazing relationship w him. https://t.co/X89gmhewAX
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
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
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
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
I don't run, produce, direct.control or book the Grammy telecast. https://t.co/H5vkCFJ6Zc
It's not fair to other artists. https://t.co/7YQas5QKxg
I'd love to keep chatting but I have to see my mom early in the AM. Peace and love EVERYBODY.

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