Which famous guitarist co-founded Chic?

Some guitarists dream of hitting it big with face-melting solos and arena-shaking power chords, but one funk-obsessed musician from New York had a different vision. He teamed up with bassist Bernard Edwards to form Chic, one of disco's most influential bands that would go on to define an entire era with their signature rhythmic guitar style and infectious grooves. Which famous guitarist co-founded Chic?