Nile Rodgers defends Bowie Tribute: "We Did What We Thought And Still Think Was Right"

17 February 2016, 16:43

Bowie's collaborator defended his and Lady Gaga's tribute at this Monday's GRAMMY Awards.

Nile Rodgers has spoken out to defend Lady Gaga's tribute to David Bowie at Monday night's GRAMMY Awards, saying they did what they "thought" was right for the time slot.

The producer and disco legend joined forces with Lady Gaga to pay homage to the rock star, who passed away on Sunday 10 January.

However, after mixed responses to the performance and an ambiguous tweet sent by Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, the Let's Dance producer took to Twitter to defend the performance.

Taking to his Twitter account, he responded to others tweets saying: "We did what we thought and still think was right in our short time slot."

Replying to another "hater" the Chic creator added:"Don't take it so seriously. If David or I tried to listen to everyone, we'd have never finished ANYTHING!"

See his series of tweets below:

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

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016

I did 4 projects with David including his BIGGEST by far! I think I had an amazing relationship w him. https://t.co/X89gmhewAX

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016

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

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016

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

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016

I don't run, produce, direct.control or book the Grammy telecast. https://t.co/H5vkCFJ6Zc

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016

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

— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016

Bowie's son previously caused a stir when he seemed to tweet the dictionary definition of 'gaga' on his Twitter account.

While some thought it was an innocent nod to the singer's tribute, others saw it as a direct attack on the "overexcited" nature of her performance. 

"overexcited or irrational, typically as a result of infatuation or excessive enthusiasm; mentally confused." Damn it! What IS that word!?

— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) February 16, 2016

Meanwhile, the director announced he was going to be a father last week, by sharing the card he'd made for his late father to share his news.

1 month since dad died today. Made this card for him at Christmas. Due in June. Circle of life. Love you, granddad. pic.twitter.com/sf7SEUtm64

— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) February 10, 2016