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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, musician, producer, and songwriter. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teenage years.
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...
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".
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...
Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) was an American musician and composer. Influenced by singers such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson, James...
Jul 11, 2014 · 1. He enlisted in the Navy but quickly fled from training camp. James joined up in the hopes of avoiding the drug-addled paths of those he grew up with in Buffalo, New York,...
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Aug 8, 2014 · Yet despite all the decadence, James was an undeniably formidable song-maker who created hits for others, scored six Top 40 albums and seven Top 10 R&B singles as a solo act...
Dec 25, 2009 · 153M views 14 years ago #RickJames #Superfreak. Rick James' official music video for "Super Freak" from the album 'Street Songs' (1981). REMASTERED IN HD! ...more.
“Fire and Desire” is the sixth track and the fourth single off of Rick’s album Street Songs. The song was written and produced by Rick James himself and features the legendary Teena Marie.
Aug 7, 2004 · Rick James, the unabashedly bawdy funk-rock pioneer who had a run of hits, including ''Super Freak,'' from the late 1970's to the mid-80's, died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, his record...
