Tom Jones with Nile Rodgers and Billy Ocean

Born in New York, Nile Rodgers revolutionized music with Chic's disco hits "Le Freak" and "Good Times," and produced for icons like Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk. His "chucking" guitar style and countless hits earned him a spot in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rodgers co-founded the We Are Family Foundation, performed at global festivals, and battled cancer while continuing to release music and collaborate widely.

Billy Ocean, born in Trinidad and Tobago, is known for his '80s hits like "Caribbean Queen" and "Get Outta My Dreams." Moving to England, he embraced soul and rock. His international success includes hits like "Love Really Hurts Without You" and "When the Going Gets Tough." Ocean took a hiatus before returning to music in 2007, and collaborated with artists like R. Kelly and Barry Eastmond. His hits remain popular, earning him lasting global fame.