Rick James, born James Joseph Brown, was an American musician, singer, and music producer. He was a significant figure in the music industry during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his unique musical style and sensual stage performances. James was celebrated for his contributions to Funk, Disco, and R&B music, with hits like 'You Are So Beautiful' and 'Superstar'.
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“I don't try to hide sex in my music. Music is very sexual. I don't hide it.”
“You can't have rock and roll without drugs, you can't have rock and roll without sex.”
“My teacher said I would either be a hoodlum, or a great entertainer.”
“Off stage it's cool-out time. You can't funk and roll ALL the time.”
“I had always been a free spirit, and always gotten what I wanted.”
“If anything I consider myself non-violent. I'm from the hippy era, peace, love, groovy.”
“I feel that I have to say something in a song and that it's not just enough to lay down the music.”
“I wanted to play the Apollo Theater because I didn't think I was going to be on the earth long.”
“My music is pretty honest. I can't rap on science fiction. Punk is from the street.”
“When I'm about Rick James, it's all about get out there and kill 'em.”
“That girl is pretty kinky, the girl's a super-freak, I'd really like to taste her.”
“I was going to get drafted, but I didn't really want to go into the Army.”