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Rick James
Rick James
Rick James
Background information
Birth nameJames Ambrose Johnson, Jr
Also known asRicky Matthews, Terry Johnson
BornFebruary 1, 1948
in Buffalo, New York
DiedAugust 6, 2004(age 56)
in Los Angeles, California
Genre(s)Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop rock
Occupation(s)Musician, Record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, Bass guitar
Years active1978 to 2004
Label(s)Motown, Reprise
Associated
acts		The Mynah Birds, Stone City Band
Websitehttp://www.rickjames.com/

Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr) (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) was one of the most popular artists on the Motown label during the late 1970s and early 1980s. James was famous for his wild brand of funk music and his trademark braids, sporting them well before the style was popularized. As time went on, James was given the unofficial title The King of Punk-Funk. In later life, James's legal problems relating to drug abuse received much publicity.


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