Rick James - Wikipedia
WEBJames 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.
CNN.com - 'Super Freak' singer Rick James dies - Aug 6, 2004
WEBAug 7, 2004 · (CNN) -- Singer Rick James, a musical icon of the 1980s who helped define the "punk funk" style of that decade, was found dead in his home Friday morning by his caretaker, a Los Angeles police...
Rick James, Rebel Rocker of 'Punk-Funk,' Is Dead at 56
WEBAug 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...
The Story Of Rick James' Death — And His Final Drug Binge
WEBAug 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.
14 Best Rick James Songs Of All Time (Greatest Hits) - MidderMusic
WEBAug 2, 2023 · This article will highlight the fourteen greatest Rick James songs of all time, featuring hits like “Super Freak”, “Give It To Me Baby”, and “Ebony Eyes”. An analysis of these works will illustrate the impact Rick James has had on music and culture.
Rick James - Super Freak (Official Music Video) - YouTube
WEBRick James' official music video for "Super Freak" from the album 'Street Songs' (1981).
10 Years After Rick James’ Death: Hanging With The Super Freak
WEBAug 7, 2014 · Two months later, Rick James died of heart failure. There were reports that he had nine drugs in his system–one of them, ironically enough, cocaine. However, James’ death was still a shocking...
Rick James dead at age 56 - TODAY
WEBAug 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...
Rick James - Songs, Super Freak & Death - Biography
WEBApr 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".
Rick James Found Dead At 56 - Billboard
WEBAug 6, 2004 · Rick James, the funk star of the ’70s and ’80s, was found dead today of apparently natural causes in his home near Universal City, Calif. He was 56.
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