Funk Singer Rick James Dies in Los Angeles
Funk legend Rick James, best known for the 1981 hit "Super Freak," died Friday (6th August, 2004), apparently of natural causes, police...
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For those of you who are familiar with the Dave Chapelle show, you will remember that Rick James was made famous once again by Chapelles skits about him. Rick James had an unusual life, he was a rock star, a drug addict, a felon, a prisoner. He died at a young age, 56, but was fortunate enough to die in his sleep. He will always be remembered as the 'Super Freak'.