Birthdate: February 1, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
Died: August 6, 2004
Rick James, an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, began his musical career in his teenage years. He formed various bands before signing with Motown Records in 1966. After a stint in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he moved to California and founded rock and funk groups in the late 1960s and early 1970s. James achieved mainstream success with hits like “Give It to Me Baby” and “Super Freak” from his most successful album, Street Songs. He also had a successful career as a songwriter and producer for other artists.
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