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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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Early Life and Career. Musician and singer James Ambrose Johnson, Jr., better known as Rick James, was born on February 1, 1948, in Buffalo, New York. The third of eight children, James...
Sep 22, 2020 · If anyone were ever born to break the mold of "regimentation and conformity" of the United States military, it was Rick James – or, as he was named at birth, James Johnson.
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Feb 1, 2024 · A meet-up with Stevie Wonder didn’t produce musical results, but Wonder did bestow on the former Ricky James Matthews (real name: James Ambrose Johnson, Jr; born on February 1, 1948) the...
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- His Father Abandoned Him. It seems like the first rule of making it in show business is to have childhood trauma, and James Ambrose Johnson—Rick James—certainly qualifies.
- His Mother Raised Him Alone. James’ mother had no easy task—she had eight children to raise. Therefore, she worked every second she was alive—worked as a dancer for Katherine Dunham, worked as a cleaner, and even got involved in some pretty sketchy jobs with a Buffalo crime family.
- He Had A Tumultuous Childhood. In his early teens, James had already started to rebel. He first dropped out of high school, then quickly began experimenting with certain substances.
- He Had A Smart Plan. When James was 14, his record was so problematic that it was sure he would end up behind bars. However, his biggest worry was being drafted to go to Vietnam.
Feb 2, 2023 · The now-iconic catchphrase "I'm James, b*tch!" is so culturally ubiquitous that a Lego store in Australia officially goes by the name I'm Rick James Bricks. But if it weren't for the Vietnam War and Stevie Wonder, that store might be called I'm James Johnson Bricks.
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Jun 8, 2018 · James, whose original surname was Johnson, was born into a poor family. His father, James, worked in a foundry in Buffalo, New York, but left his wife and seven children when Rick was six years old. According to Levin, Betty, the singer ’ s mother, then became a numbers runner to support her family.
