SINGER RICK JAMES DIES AT 56
Reknown funk singer Rick James shown in 1998 was found dead from natural causes in his Los Angeles aprartment on August 6, 2004. The 56 year old singer is best remebered for his 1981 recording "Super Freak" (UPI Photo/Jim Ruyman)
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