About Rick James

Rick James (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. James was a popular R&B and funk singer in the late 1970s and 1980s, scoring four #1 hits on the U.S. R&B charts. Among his best-known songs are "Super Freak" and "You and I". In addition to his music, he gained notoriety for his wild lifestyle: later in life, James's drug abuse led to widely publicized legal problems.

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