These Are the Good Times, Part 2
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The Death of Niall Rogers
Niall Rogers spent the last decade and a half abusing both alcohol and cocaine. He finally got sober in 1994 and remains in recovery to this day. Bernard Edwards too had burned the candle at both ends since Sheik's success, although Rogers claims he did a better job of hiding his addiction. In April 1996, Niall Rogers was invited to Tokyo to accept a Super Producer of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. On the night of the performance, Edwards was feeling gravely ill. Despite Rogers' insistence that they postponed the gig, Edwards insisted that the show go on as planned. After the show, Edwards returned to their hotel, telling Rogers he just needed to rest. It was the last time
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