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      • After forming the locally popular Stone City Band in his hometown of Buffalo in 1977, James finally found success as a recording artist after signing with Motown's Gordy Records, releasing the album Come Get It! in 1978 which produced the hits "You & I" and "Mary Jane".
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  3. allthatsinteresting.com › rick-james-deathThe Story Of Rick James' Death — And His Final Drug Binge

    Aug 10, 2021 · Wikimedia Commons Before Rick James became a superstar, he dabbled in a life of crime as a pimp and burglar. Born James Ambrose Johnson Jr., on February 1, 1948, in Buffalo, New York, Rick James was the third of eight children.

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    James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teenage years. He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Navy Reserve to avoid being drafted into ...

  5. www.biography.com › musicians › rick-jamesRick James - Songs, Super Freak & Death - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · African American musician Rick James was a popular performer in the late 1970s and is best known for hits such as "Super Freak", "Mary Jane" and "You and I".

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    Feb 1, 2024 · But James never said die until he actually did. Four months before he passed, he’d mocked his own drug-taking on the TV comedy Chappelle’s Show, and was working on an album.

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  8. allthatsinteresting.com › rick-jamesThe Troubled Life Of Rick James, The King Of Punk-Funk

    Aug 2, 2024 · The “Super Freak” singer grew up in Buffalo, New York before he became a musical sensation in the 1970s and 1980s, leaving a permanent mark on American pop culture. But like every star who shines too brightly, James had a troubled life that flickered out too soon.

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  9. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › super-freak-the‘Super Freak’: The Story Behind Rick James’ Punk-Funk Hit

    Aug 1, 2024 · James could sense competition coming from his tour opener Prince, who he felt was encroaching on his own signature style and he was eager to prove himself as a superstar.

  10. lithub.com › when-rick-james-fought-to-get-blackWhen Rick James Fought to Get Black Artists on MTV

    Aug 19, 2022 · He was the only visible Black person on the network. A Black woman, Carolyn Baker, who became a longtime friend, was part of the founding group of executives and served as the original head of Talent and Acquisition. Rick was one of the first Black artists from Motown to fight for the right to shoot videos.