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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.
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".
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.
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...
461K subscribers. Subscribed. 1.4M. 154M views 14 years ago #RickJames #Superfreak. Rick James' official music video for "Super Freak" from the album 'Street Songs' (1981). REMASTERED IN HD...
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...
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...
James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known as the one and only Rick James, was an American musician and composer. Influenced by singers such as Marvin Gaye...
Mar 5, 2024 · SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY. Ty James & Je'Caryous Johnson are delighted to announce the forthcoming premiere of "Super Freak: The Rick James Story." This announcement commemorates what would have been the star’s 76th birthday on February 1st.
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...
