The Grammy-winning funk rock singer from ... investment in Rick paid off for the musician in other respects, too. He mentored Teena Marie to her breakthrough, as well as his backup players ...

Though Rick ... that James was a fugitive. Another burgeoning music talent who left an imprint on James during his Toronto sojourn was Joni Mitchell. James often crashed at her place, developing a ...

One of the last international stars of the original Motown empire, Rick James, was a mere 56 when he was struck down by a heart attack on 6 August 2004. The singer, writer, producer and punk ...