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PrintableThe man used 2 b one of the best.
R.I.P., Rick, & b assured ur music won't b 4gotten...   | |
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RIP brother James. You will most definitely be missed.  | |
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Yeah RIP, but I still say to Alicia Keys. Alicia you don't have to worry now, cuz looks like Rick's the ones that's been spit out like a suppository for good. It pays to watch what you say cuz you never know where you gonna end up. Maybe now he can finally find peace instead of being bitter with his life. | |
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PhilG said: I wonder if Prince will give him props at tonights concert in Houston.Out of respect for the man that's the least he can do..
- yeah, it would really be great if Prince played ´Super freak´ or ´You and I´ since both him and Rick are icons of american popular music. It would be a way of paying respect to him. |
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UptownDeb said: I've got the ballgame on. Before the commercial break they showed a montage of plays set to "Super Freak." Even MLB is paying tribute.
 What game are you watching? tA  Tribal Disorder
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WatchThemFall said: Have any of you heard the Rick James album Glow? It seems no one knows it, but I think it's his best album. It hasn't been reissued on CD, it came out in 1985. You guys should really check it out. I definitely remember "Glow". It was the first album of the beginning of his downfall. It was horrible. Check out anything before "Glow"...that is good Rick James. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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UptownDeb said: I've got the ballgame on. Before the commercial break they showed a montage of plays set to "Super Freak." Even MLB is paying tribute.
Interesting. Even wack ass major league baseball is trying to be relevant. Yesterday I had the ESPN network on tv, and I wasn't really paying attention. Then all of a sudden I hear that bass line intro to "Give It To Me Baby"...it was that car commercial that uses it as a jingle. I hadn't seen that commercial in a while. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Rick James did nothing but diss Prince these last few years and Prince is supposed to pay his respects??!! Well, I was just reading a Houston concert review and Prince DID pay his respects to Rick. Class.
RIP Rick James. | |
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shygirl said: Rick James did nothing but diss Prince these last few years and Prince is supposed to pay his respects??!! Well, I was just reading a Houston concert review and Prince DID pay his respects to Rick. Class.
RIP Rick James. Is there a link to this review. I am very curious. I am a huge fan of both artists. I enjoyed the feud back in the day, it kept them both on their toes. In recent years though, I wished the two of them could eventually become friends. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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shygirl said: Rick James did nothing but diss Prince these last few years and Prince is supposed to pay his respects??!!
sure. you gotta remember, ol' boy was the opening act for rick way back when. all jive-assery aside. | |
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I guess I'll dust off the Street Songs vinyl today and give it a few spins. | |
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FROM ONE SUPERFREAK TO ANOTHER, MAN U KICKED ASS! PEACE \o/\o/ ° The Breakdown = Best Prince song for 20 years |
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Damn. &  | |
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I just saw the new today as well and felt like I'd been sucker punched. I'm firmly planted in denial | |
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Rick had a pacemaker??? 
http://story.news.yahoo.c...obit_james Rick James' Cause of Death Uncertain 28 minutes ago LOS ANGELES - An autopsy Saturday failed to determine the cause of death for funk legend Rick James, authorities said. James, 56, died in his sleep Friday at his home near Universal City. The singer was a diabetic and also had a pacemaker. He suffered a stroke in 1998. His three children — daughter Ty and sons Rick Jr. and Tazman — said Friday through a spokeswoman that they believe their father died of heart failure. James had a history of cocaine addiction that led him to two assault convictions in the 1990s and a two-year stretch in prison. Officials are awaiting results of a toxicology test, which could take several weeks, said Lt. David Smith, supervising investigator of the Los Angeles County coroner's office. James's career peaked in 1981 with "Super Freak," a song so enduring that a strain of its infectious bass line powered the MC Hammer hit "U Can't Touch This" nearly a decade later. The song earned the Grammy for best R&B song in 1990 for both Hammer and James. James had enjoyed a bit of a revival recently, in part because of comedian Dave Chappelle portraying him as violent and arrogant on his "Chappelle's Show." James himself appeared on the Comedy Central show.
   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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I'm bummed out about this as well...a little speechless since yesterday...I didn't hear all of his music but I'm awaiting to give homage to...it's sad and affecting, even if you really didn't know...may he rest in PEACE... | |
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August 7, 2004 Updates on Memorial Service and Public Viewing Public Memorial Service: A public memorial service and viewing will be held from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Forest Lawn Mortuary, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Fans and friends are invited to pay their final respects to Rick James. Please note that no cameras/cell phone cameras/video cameras/or any type of recording device will be allowed at this ceremony. Out of respect to the family, please leave these items at home. Funeral Service: The funeral for Rick James will be private and is not open to the public. Photos Needed: The family of Rick James has asked that fans send in any Rick James photos they have to a special email account that has been set up. These photos will be used in a video montage at the memorial service. If you have any photos please scan them in at high resolution and send them to: rickjames@echo88.us (Please note this is not a monitored email address and is only being used for the submission of photos - emails sent to this address will not be seen - please only send photos as requested.) Flowers/Cards: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Rick James to the American Cancer Society. Cards can be mailed to: Rick James Sympathy Cards c/o Kramer Accountancy Corporation 12300 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 310 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Cards sent to this address and addressed in the above manner will be delivered to the family. Other Updates: As many of you know, Rick had been touring and performing various concert dates and public appearances up until the time of his death. He appeared to be in great health and his untimely passing has been a great shock to his family, friends and fans. Rick James died in his sleep sometime during the morning of Friday, August 6, 2004. He was found in bed at roughly at 9 AM by his personal assistant and was pronounced dead at 9:20 when paramedics arrived. His cause of death has been determined to be pulmonary/cardiac failure with his various health conditions of diabetes, stroke, and pacemaker being listed as attributing factors. Rick recently completed his memoir "Confessions of a Super Freak," and the book and television movie will still continue as planned. No firm release dates have been set for the book or the movie. Rick had also recently completed a new album. Efforts are underway to have this CD released by the end of the year. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: http://www.rickjames.com/
August 7, 2004 Updates on Memorial Service and Public Viewing Public Memorial Service: A public memorial service and viewing will be held from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Forest Lawn Mortuary, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Fans and friends are invited to pay their final respects to Rick James. Please note that no cameras/cell phone cameras/video cameras/or any type of recording device will be allowed at this ceremony. Out of respect to the family, please leave these items at home. Funeral Service: The funeral for Rick James will be private and is not open to the public. Photos Needed: The family of Rick James has asked that fans send in any Rick James photos they have to a special email account that has been set up. These photos will be used in a video montage at the memorial service. If you have any photos please scan them in at high resolution and send them to: rickjames@echo88.us (Please note this is not a monitored email address and is only being used for the submission of photos - emails sent to this address will not be seen - please only send photos as requested.) Flowers/Cards: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Rick James to the American Cancer Society. Cards can be mailed to: Rick James Sympathy Cards c/o Kramer Accountancy Corporation 12300 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 310 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Cards sent to this address and addressed in the above manner will be delivered to the family. Other Updates: As many of you know, Rick had been touring and performing various concert dates and public appearances up until the time of his death. He appeared to be in great health and his untimely passing has been a great shock to his family, friends and fans. Rick James died in his sleep sometime during the morning of Friday, August 6, 2004. He was found in bed at roughly at 9 AM by his personal assistant and was pronounced dead at 9:20 when paramedics arrived. His cause of death has been determined to be pulmonary/cardiac failure with his various health conditions of diabetes, stroke, and pacemaker being listed as attributing factors. Rick recently completed his memoir "Confessions of a Super Freak," and the book and television movie will still continue as planned. No firm release dates have been set for the book or the movie. Rick had also recently completed a new album. Efforts are underway to have this CD released by the end of the year. DAMN...  I am glad he died in his sleep & went peacefully. I hated thinking of him @ home alone, scared & shit  ...come on Alfred... pack ya shit...  | |
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vainandy said: I definitely remember "Glow". It was the first album of the beginning of his downfall. It was horrible. Check out anything before "Glow"...that is good Rick James. Bull. It waas Rick trying something different, more of a pop/rock flavor, it was Rick's last stand rather than the beginning of his downfall. Check out the review on the all music guide for a good summary. Personally . I think we are all Boring with No Lives cause all we do is talk about Prince,Criticize and Gossip. I need a Horny Man is what I Need and probably so do most of yas. We are Sexually Frustrated what we R... Amen..!!! - zelaire | |
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Rest in peace to Rick James & Roger Troutman.
Two men of the same funk generation as Prince. I'll miss them both. But I'm very happy that I have all their greatest hits in my CDs collections. Let us keep Prince & Teena Marie in our prayers in hopes that they will still be here to grow old & mature with the rest of us. Beside, they're the last of the old guards available to teach this young generation what creativity is all about.  | |
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[quote] WatchThemFall said: vainandy said: Bull. It waas Rick trying something different, more of a pop/rock flavor, it was Rick's last stand rather than the beginning of his downfall. Check out the review on the all music guide for a good summary. Oh really...pop/rock my ass. Rick had been there and done that with "Super Freak". "Glow" was an album of weak ass shit. The only good thing on the whole album was "Can't Stop" which sounds a lot like "17" from the previous album, which sounds a lot like "Cold Blooded" from the album before that. Rick's last good album was "Cold Blooded". The next one was a greatest hits album with three new tracks. "17" was so much like "Cold Blooded" it ain't even funny. The album after "Glow" was "The Flag". That was a weak ass album just as "Glow" was. Next thing you know, he's no longer with Motown. The next album "Wonderful" was on Warner Brothers and it was weak too. You notice he didn't do another album for Warner Brothers. I know my Rick James stuff.....do you? Andy is a four letter word. | |
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Updates on Memorial Service and Public Viewing Public Memorial Service: A public memorial service and viewing will be held from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Forest Lawn Mortuary, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Fans and friends are invited to pay their final respects to Rick James. Please note that no cameras/cell phone cameras/video cameras/or any type of recording device will be allowed at this ceremony. Out of respect to the family, please leave these items at home. Funeral Service: The funeral for Rick James will be private and is not open to the public. Photos Needed: The family of Rick James has asked that fans send in any Rick James photos they have to a special email account that has been set up. These photos will be used in a video montage at the memorial service. If you have any photos please scan them in at high resolution and send them to: rickjames@echo88.us (Please note this is not a monitored email address and is only being used for the submission of photos - emails sent to this address will not be seen - please only send photos as requested.) Flowers/Cards: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Rick James to the American Cancer Society. Cards can be mailed to: Rick James Sympathy Cards c/o Kramer Accountancy Corporation 12300 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 310 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Cards sent to this address and addressed in the above manner will be delivered to the family. Here I am, you lucky people!
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I just read the sad news on Rick's website. I think it's a great loss for the Funk. To my opinion he's still the only worthy opponent of Prince. As a true fan of both Prince and Rick James I think RJ deserved much more attention than he eventually received ! Especially in Europe. Well sadly I hope the time of recognition may be now... post mortem.... Peace 2 U Rick ! [url]http://www.rickjames.comWhen I reach my destination
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vainandy said: I know my Rick James stuff.....do you? Gee, here's a novel thought....did you ever stop to think that this person is entitled to his or her opinion just as you are YOURS??? "Vous ete tres belle mama, girls and boys"
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RIP Rick. Just found his music recently. An exceptional artist “If I can shoot rabbits/then I can shoot fascists” | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: shygirl said: Rick James did nothing but diss Prince these last few years and Prince is supposed to pay his respects??!!
sure. you gotta remember, ol' boy was the opening act for rick way back when. all jive-assery aside. that's right the first concert i saw prince perform live was when he opened 4 rick james i hated that they apparently never got along rest in peace rick | |
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vainandy said: Oh really...pop/rock my ass.... ...I know my Rick James stuff.....do you? Dude... chill. Everyone's entitled to their opinion. You do not speak for everyone. Someone's trash is another's treasure. |
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moderatorI can't believe Rick is gone. I was riding the stationary bike at the gym when I learned. THey had CNN on. I saw Rick's picture, and I smiled. I just knew they were going show him saying some outlandish shit. But then I read on the screen that they had found him dead. I audibly gasped. Music has lost a true legend. No matter what he did with his personal life, Rick was a badass back in the day. And in his later years, he showed the courage to speak his mind when few in the industry will.
R.I.P. Rick. **************************************************
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R.I.P. Rick.
May he play the funk at the foot of God himself. | |
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The first album I ever heard Rick James' music as a child growing up is 'Cold Blooded'. His music, Prince, MJ/Jackson family, Stevie, Marvin, Lady T, MJG, Debarge, Cameo, etc., were the soundtrack of my childhood. People keep on talking about 'Street Songs' being his best, but 'Throwin Down' is his best album, hands down, IMO. RIP
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