Rick James pulls a Johnny Cash

3Marlon3Brando · 08-06-2004, 02:46 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Musi...mes/index.html

'Super Freak' Rick James dead

Friday, August 6, 2004 Posted: 3:34 PM EDT (1934 GMT)

(CNN) -- Singer Rick James was found dead in his home Friday morning by his caretaker, a Los Angeles police Department spokesman said.

James, 56, was a musical icon of the early 1980's and credited with helping to create the "punk funk" style of music that was characterized in his 1981 album "Street Songs."

"Street Songs" was widely acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its release and featured such hits as "Super Freak," "Give it To Me Baby," and "Fire and Desire."

"Street Songs" went triple platinum and catapulted James into the forefront of the funk movement.

The album's gritty content earned James a bad boy reputation that he often had a tough time living down. Some critics said it led to his eventual involvement with drugs and a conviction for aggravated assault and false imprisonment in the 1990s.

Isle · 08-06-2004, 02:48 PM

in that photo he looks like jacko crossed with a ninja turtle

Liquid-J · 08-06-2004, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Isle
in that photo he looks like jacko crossed with a ninja turtle

that is insanely accurate!

RIP, bitch!

sickbadthing · 08-06-2004, 02:49 PM

I'm dead bitch!

vanilla · 08-06-2004, 02:49 PM

http://forums.netphoria.org/showthre...threadid=67076

Isle · 08-06-2004, 02:50 PM

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Originally posted by Liquid-J

that is insanely accurate!

RIP, bitch!

skippy · 08-06-2004, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by vanilla
http://forums.netphoria.org/showthre...threadid=67076

Elvis The Fat Years · 08-06-2004, 05:31 PM

cocaine is a hell of a drug.

Nimrod's Son · 08-06-2004, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by Elvis The Fat Years
cocaine is a hell of a drug.

Even if he didn't die of an OD, coke had already completely destroyed the man's body.

Toby · 08-06-2004, 06:16 PM

this is terrible

stefanie · 08-06-2004, 06:17 PM

in honor of rick james, let's all watch this again.

http://www.aksandchevrolets.com/rickjames.wmv

Toby · 08-06-2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by stefanie
in honor of rick james, let's all watch this again.

http://www.aksandchevrolets.com/rickjames.wmv

This is a great idea.

GreenEggsNSpam · 08-06-2004, 06:27 PM

http://home.thezone.net/~flimpson/rickjames.gif

The Light · 08-06-2004, 06:29 PM

I am thoroughly saddened. I must disconnect my shitty dial up internet and call my best friend. This is FOR REAL?

Toby · 08-06-2004, 06:32 PM

really you guys, I'm pretty shook up about this.

Nimrod's Son · 08-06-2004, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by Toby
really you guys, I'm pretty shook up about this.

I really am amazed he lived as long as he did.

Toby · 08-06-2004, 06:37 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
I really am amazed he lived as long as he did.

Quote:

Originally posted by Elvis The Fat Years
cocaine is a hell of a drug.

The Light · 08-06-2004, 07:12 PM

Let's bow our heads in prayer and have a moment of silence, plz.

tsp gatmog · 08-06-2004, 07:16 PM

DAAAAAAAAAAAARKNESS!

rip

08-06-2004, 02:46 PM	#1
3Marlon3Brando Apocalyptic Poster Location: my home is the sea Posts: 4,223	Rick James pulls a Johnny Cash http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Musi...mes/index.html 'Super Freak' Rick James dead Friday, August 6, 2004 Posted: 3:34 PM EDT (1934 GMT) (CNN) -- Singer Rick James was found dead in his home Friday morning by his caretaker, a Los Angeles police Department spokesman said. James, 56, was a musical icon of the early 1980's and credited with helping to create the "punk funk" style of music that was characterized in his 1981 album "Street Songs." "Street Songs" was widely acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its release and featured such hits as "Super Freak," "Give it To Me Baby," and "Fire and Desire." "Street Songs" went triple platinum and catapulted James into the forefront of the funk movement. The album's gritty content earned James a bad boy reputation that he often had a tough time living down. Some critics said it led to his eventual involvement with drugs and a conviction for aggravated assault and false imprisonment in the 1990s.

08-06-2004, 02:48 PM	#2
Isle Braindead Location: Unison Posts: 19,375	in that photo he looks like jacko crossed with a ninja turtle

08-06-2004, 02:49 PM	#4
sickbadthing Out fart the hottie! Location: I have super gonorrhoea Posts: 24,316	I'm dead bitch!

08-06-2004, 02:49 PM	#5
vanilla Minion of Satan Posts: 9,812	http://forums.netphoria.org/showthre...threadid=67076

08-06-2004, 05:31 PM	#8
Elvis The Fat Years 007 373 5963 Posts: 31,408	cocaine is a hell of a drug.

08-06-2004, 06:16 PM	#10
Toby Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: the mtns Posts: 43,034	this is terrible

08-06-2004, 06:17 PM	#11
stefanie Braindead Location: minnesota Posts: 17,402	in honor of rick james, let's all watch this again. http://www.aksandchevrolets.com/rickjames.wmv

08-06-2004, 06:27 PM	#13
GreenEggsNSpam GreenStarsNSpam Location: Newfoundand, Canada Posts: 11,216	http://home.thezone.net/~flimpson/rickjames.gif

08-06-2004, 06:29 PM	#14
The Light Apocalyptic Poster Location: turn my headphones up man turn them shits up!!! Posts: 3,892	I am thoroughly saddened. I must disconnect my shitty dial up internet and call my best friend. This is FOR REAL?

08-06-2004, 06:32 PM	#15
Toby Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: the mtns Posts: 43,034	really you guys, I'm pretty shook up about this.

08-06-2004, 07:12 PM	#18
The Light Apocalyptic Poster Location: turn my headphones up man turn them shits up!!! Posts: 3,892	Let's bow our heads in prayer and have a moment of silence, plz.

08-06-2004, 07:16 PM	#19
tsp gatmog Ownz Location: lake worth, FL Posts: 846	DAAAAAAAAAAAARKNESS! rip