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Old 08-06-2004, 03:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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FUNK LEGEND RICK JAMES: 1948-2004
August 6, 2004


The creator of the hit "Super Freak" RICK JAMES has died, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to ET. No details regarding his death were immediately available and the investigation is ongoing. The 56-year-old funk star was best known for his 1981 hit "Super Freak." He later fell victim to a crack cocaine addiction that led to a conviction for assaulting and holding a woman against her will. In 1998, James suffered a stroke. Just two months ago, James took the stage to receive a special ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills.
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Old 08-06-2004, 03:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I wonder if any of the dj's on the Sirius streams have announced it yet. Oh, wait, they probably are VS so we might to wait till tommrrow or later tonight.

Seems to be natural causes. Sad day .
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It was announced at about 430 pm Pacific time on Heart & Soul 51, they did a 5 min bio on Rick , followed my the extended version of "You & I". RIP Mr. James!
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i also heard it announced on the strobe around 6pm eastern.
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