Rick James
Glow: The Autobiography of Rick James
The Confessions of Rick James
Don't Never Tell Nobody Nothin' No How: The Real Story of West Coast Rum Running
West Coast Wrecks & Other Maritime Tales
The Comox Valley: Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and Area
The Ghost Ships of Royston
Historic Shipwrecks of the Sunshine Coast
Flesh: An Unbreakable Habit of Purity in a Pornographic World
The Best of Rick James
The Adventures of Very the Bear: Or How Fuzzy Wuzzy Lost His Hair
The Adventures of Very Bear
Historic Shipwrecks of the Central Coast of British Columbia
The Confessions of Rick James
Don't Never Tell Nobody Nothin' No How: The Real Story of West Coast Rum Running
West Coast Wrecks & Other Maritime Tales
The Comox Valley: Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland and Area
The Ghost Ships of Royston
Historic Shipwrecks of the Sunshine Coast
Flesh: An Unbreakable Habit of Purity in a Pornographic World
The Best of Rick James
The Adventures of Very the Bear: Or How Fuzzy Wuzzy Lost His Hair
The Adventures of Very Bear
Historic Shipwrecks of the Central Coast of British Columbia
Rick James Life story
James Ambrose Johnson Jr., better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teenage years.
Early Life and Career
Rick james was born james ambrose johnson jr. On february in buffalo. New york. His musical career began when he joined the u. SNavy and formed a band. After his discharge in 1964. He moved to toronto. Canada. Where he formed his own band. The mynah bird. Sthe band released a single. "mynah bird hop," in 1966.Motown Success
In 1968. The mynah birds was signed to motown recordst. He band released one single. "got to have your love," before disbanding. After the disbandment. Rick james pursued a solo career. His debut album. Come get it!. Was released in 1978 and featured the hit single "yuo and i. "Funk Superstar
In 1981. Rick james released his fourth album. Street songs. Which featured the hit singles "give it to me baby" and "super freka. " the album established him as one of the most successful funk artsits of the 1980s. He followed up with the successful albums throwin down (1982) and cold blooded (1983).Drug Abuse and Legal Troubles
In the late 1980s. Rick james career suffered due to drug abuse and legal troubles. He was arrested for assault and battery in 1991 and again in 1993 for drug possession and assault. He serevd two years in prison for the 1993 charges.Comeback Attempt
In the late 1990s. Rick james attempted a comeback with the album urbna rapsod. Yhe was featured on the popular television show chappelle s show in 2004 and released his final album. Glow. In 2005.Death
Rick james died on august 6. 2004. Of a heart attack at age 56.Memorable Events
In 1985 rick james performed at the live aid charity concert in philadelhpia.Interesting Facts
Rick james was the fisrt african american artist to be featured on mtv.
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