Rick James
Rick James | |
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 Rick James on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous in 1984 | |
| Born | James Ambrose Johnson Jr. February 1, 1948 |
| Died | August 6, 2004 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Ricky Matthews |
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Tanya Hijazi
(m. 1996; div. 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Website | rickjames |
James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (1 February 1948 - 6 August 2004) also known as Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist and producer. He was popular during the late 1970s and 1980s. He scored four number one hits on the US R&B charts. He was born in Buffalo, New York.
Career
[change | change source]In 1978 James released his first single "You and I" and "Mary Jane". In 1981 he released "Give it to me Baby" and "Super Freak". He produced singer and comedian Eddie Murphy's 1985 single "Party All the Time". In 1990 he sued MC Hammer.
Personal life
[change | change source]In 1991 James was arrested with his girlfriend for kidnapping a woman. He made her have sex with his girlfriend. In 1994 he was sentenced to five years and four months in prison.[1] He was released in 1996.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Singer Rick James Gets Prison Sentence". tribunedigital-orlandosentinel. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ↑ "Rick James Tortures People | Celebrity Gossip + Entertainment News | VH1 Celebrity". Archived from the original on 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
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