RICK JAMES
Name: Rick James
Birth name: James Ambrose Johnson, Jr
Also known as Ricky Matthews, Zacster Leatherwood
Born: 1 February 1948 Buffalo, New York
Died: 6 August 2004 Los Angeles, California
Genre(s): Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop rock
Occupation(s): Musician, Record producer
Instrument(s): Vocals, keyboards, Bass guitar, Guitar
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 even
wilder lifestyle. 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.
Name: Rick James
Birth name: James Ambrose Johnson, Jr
Also known as Ricky Matthews, Zacster Leatherwood
Born: 1 February 1948 Buffalo, New York
Died: 6 August 2004 Los Angeles, California
Genre(s): Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop rock
Occupation(s): Musician, Record producer
Instrument(s): Vocals, keyboards, Bass guitar, Guitar
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 even
wilder lifestyle. 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.