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PrintableHandclapsfingasnapz said: PurpleCharm said: Please post a direct link. I can't find it. it's at the header of the site right now, on a red banner...dayum, these past couple summers ain't been no joke!  I heard it was natural causes....CNN doesn't give much info | |
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I saw BlaqueKnight's thread first, and went around searching for a confirmation. Heaven just got a bit funkier.
Wow! R.I.P. Rick James. [This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:03:52 2004 by UptownDeb] | |
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mochalox said: ...next thing you know, Puffy will be at the next major music awards show wearing a black T-shirt with "Rick James" on it in big white letters.
 Man, he better not.....  | |
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OdysseyMiles said: mochalox said: ...next thing you know, Puffy will be at the next major music awards show wearing a black T-shirt with "Rick James" on it in big white letters.
Man, he better not..... if he does, i'll give 'im such a pinch!  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: OdysseyMiles said: Man, he better not..... if he does, i'll give 'im such a pinch! he did it for Barry White. Remember?  [This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:16:05 2004 by mochalox] "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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theAudience said: When I was hunting around for a picture to post and some clever tagline to incorporate the "I'm Rick James bitch!" line into, this picture came up.
Rick and his son Tazman It made me stop and forget about Rick's stage persona or personal problems and remember that when the lights go down, he's just a human being like the rest of us. Thanks for the music, what it should be all about anyway. 
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http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm [This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:01:59 2004 by theAudience] very nice sentiment. | |
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I don't know how much more death I can stand because it's sure making me start to really look hard at my own mortality and wonder if I should just get out there and live life to the fullest instead of this fuckin' planning I've been doing. I mean you just never know.
My condolences to Rick's family and friends. RIP Rick, you will be missed but not forgotten. | |
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 Ghetto Life is one of the funkiest songs ever and while I'm celebrating my BD tomorrow, I will blast it in honor of Rick. Damn, I feel just like I did when Roger died. | |
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I only wish he'd had more time to contribute more funk anthems...
greedy, I know. r.i.p. WHERE IS SLY STONE? The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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theAudience said: When I was hunting around for a picture to post and some clever tagline to incorporate the "I'm Rick James bitch!" line into, this picture came up.
Rick and his son Tazman It made me stop and forget about Rick's stage persona or personal problems and remember that when the lights go down, he's just a human being like the rest of us. Thanks for the music, what it should be all about anyway.
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm [This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:01:59 2004 by theAudience]  Very well said...
Rest in Peace Mr. James. 
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Damn I'm deeply hurt...I loved Rick. Just saw him a couple months ago.  oddly, this morning I was looking for a copy of the out of print "Throwin' Down" cd. I found it (Japan import) at $143.00 (doubled w/"Street Songs") and was debating on whether to by it at this price....the money don't matter now...
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mochalox said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: if he does, i'll give 'im such a pinch! he did it for Barry White. Remember? did he????  | |
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I don't Drink, but I'll have one for you tonight Mr. James. Life my azz muthafucka, dis is a bitness!!
I love Gravy, I love Titties. I love Gravy Dipped Titties. | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: mochalox said: he did it for Barry White. Remember? did he???? i posted the pic above. "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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mochalox said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: if he does, i'll give 'im such a pinch! he did it for Barry White. Remember?
[This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:16:05 2004 by mochalox]  nooooo!!!!! | |
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natural causes at 56? I know Rick wasn't in the best health but natural causes? Please don't let this be drugs. Bringing Together Five Decades of R&B/Funk/Soul/Dance
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: mochalox said: he did it for Barry White. Remember?
[This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:16:05 2004 by mochalox] nooooo!!!!! sorry. I'll look for another one. Wait. The picture came back up when I refreshed. [This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:25:54 2004 by mochalox] "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said: Ghetto Life is one of the funkiest songs ever and while I'm celebrating my BD tomorrow, I will blast it in honor of Rick. Damn, I feel just like I did when Roger died.i got that song in my music stash somewhere, i should look for it....you right, it's damned fonky. | |
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Rest in peace Rick, for you will never be forgotten....You brought us the pure F-U-N-K and no one can ever top your legacy..... "If God one day struck me blind, your beauty I'd still see. LOVEs too weak to describe just what you mean to me." | |
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This is deep. Rest in Peace.
Rick showed us that its alright to let that Freak Flag waive hiiigh and proud! Thank you, Bro. [This message was edited Fri Aug 6 13:33:30 2004 by found1] | |
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May he still be able to get his SUPERFREAK on in heaven...
Such sad news. Let the rain come down...17 days.... | |
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Rick James was my first concert ever back in 1982 on the Throwin Down tour. I really enjoyed his music back in the day but he became one big cliche' and I stopped following his career. Makes me think about how Prince decided to release Lovesexy instead of the Black Album because he didn't want that to be his last statement if something happened to him. Sadly, Rick will be remembered for "I'm Rick James bitch" instead of some of the great music he made. I'm going to go put on Ghetto Life and say a prayer for Rick. | |
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The Allhiphop interview was posted on another site yesterday and someone commented that Rick was a bitter bitch. I responded that yes, he does sound bitter, but he has every right to because he has more talent in his pinky than most of the entertainers that are earning money that he could only dream of. No one can deny that Rick was talented, unfortunately he succumbed to the world drugs, now I am afraid that he will be remembered for the drugs and jail stint, rather than his music.. | |
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thanks for the sticky. I was getting frustrated. "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said: Ghetto Life is one of the funkiest songs ever and while I'm celebrating my BD tomorrow, I will blast it in honor of Rick. Damn, I feel just like I did when Roger died. Ghetto Life
In honor of a funky, FUNKY song & in memory of the real Slick Rick... RIP
I still can't believe this. Now I'm hearing he had a heart attack. He didn't get to enjoy much of this "revival" of sorts... I wonder if he went out partying? Hope so...
Ghetto Life Dreammaker Bustin' Out You & I Mary Jane 69 Times   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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So tragic. The guy is a legend. Up there with Marvin, Stevie and Michael. He will be sorely missed.
I loved Superfreak, Give it To Me, You & I, Fire & Desire and his work with the Mary Jane Girls and Teena Marie. Forever Rick! | |
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Just found out it true on yahoo news. It doesn't seem real...very sad!! | |
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Well I'm glad the BET awards was one of the last things he did. One thing you can say about Rick James is that he lived his life to the fullest.
I heard something about Ron Isley having a stroke in london. I hope this is not true. Thank You San Alejo for getting rid of my enemies. :-0
Thank You SO much Saint Expedite for your help 
Thank You Virgin de Guadalupe for helping my friend
Thank You Saint Anthony for returning my wallet to me untouched | |
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For those who are interested, this is an ongoing 5 part interview done by allhiphop.com with Rick James. Pt.2 was just posted today. Some Prince mentions (not so positive ones) but read it for yourself....
http://www.allhiphop.com/...ves/?ID=58 http://www.allhiphop.com/...ves/?ID=59 R.I.P. -----------------------------------------------------------
If U don't wanna lick my knees..... yo mama will! ----------------------------------------------------------- | |
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Okay, this is gonna sound BAD but, this in from CNN.com:
James' personal physician signed his death certificate, and said his death was the result of "existing medical conditions," police spokesman Jason Lee said.
One of James' producers told CNN that the singer died of a heart attack. I would suppose that addiction could be considered an existing medical condition. The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3 | |
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