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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.
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.
Sep 17, 2004 · The funk legend had nine drugs in his system, including cocaine and methamphetamine, when he died in his sleep in 2004. He was a diabetes sufferer and had a pacemaker, and his family attributed his death to natural causes.
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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Aug 6, 2004 · August 6, 2004. Rick James died today in Los Angeles, reportedly of natural causes; the punk funk singer/songwriter/producer was fifty-six. Born in Buffalo, New York, James bounced around the...
Sep 1, 2021 · It’s fair to suggest that James, who died at 56 in 2004, was already contending with demons he never truly confronted. Even his daughter, Ty James, who is interviewed in the documentary and is...