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 …

Aug 10, 2021 · So, many fans feared that James had died of an overdose. However, Rick James’ cause of death turned out to be a heart attack. That said, a toxicology report also revealed that he had nine …

Dec 19, 2024 · Rick James, born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. on February 1, 1948, in Buffalo, New York, was a prominent African American musician and a defining figure in funk music during the late …

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Jul 25, 2025 · Singer, songwriter and producer Rick James created a sound like no other in the 1970s and 80s, but his lifestyle, which was a non-stop party would cut his career short.

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".

Rick James was born on 1 February 1948 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Colors (1988), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Blue Streak (1999). He was married to …

Aug 8, 2025 · But Rick James’ legacy doesn’t only live on through his songs. He created and nurtured young artists and bands some of which have included the Mary Jane Girls, Teena Marie, and Eddie …

Constantly reaching, growing and exploring new aspects of his talent were all part of the genius of Rick James. Since he burst upon the scene in the late 70's with his unique brand of Punk Funk music, he …

Feb 1, 2025 · 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 …