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American singer, songwriter and record producer
- 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.
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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.
Aug 10, 2021 · On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. He had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth. Rick James’ death struck the music world like a tidal wave.
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Rick James? African American musician Rick James, was a popular performer in the late 1970s. James started singing on the street corners of his home town Buffalo at a young age.
Feb 1, 2024 · In 1974, now simply Rick James, he released the funky rock single “My Mama” for A&M but had to wait four years for fame to hit with a return to Motown. And once he was hot, he was hard to...
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Sep 1, 2021 · It’s no question that Rick James is a legend for helping bring “punk-funk” to the mainstream with classics like “Mary Jane” and “Super Freak”; for breaking down the color barrier in rock ’n’...
Jan 23, 2024 · Rick James, best known for his hits like “Super Freak” and “Give it to Me Baby”, captivated audiences with his electrifying stage presence and innovative sound. As news of Rick James’ passing spreads, fans and fellow musicians are mourning the loss of a true talent.
Aug 7, 2004 · Funk legend Rick James, best known for the 1981 hit “Super Freak” before his career disintegrated amid drug use and violence that sent him to prison, died Friday. He was 56. James died in his...
