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Remembering Rick James Today on What Would Have Been His 78th Birthday (Born 2/1/48)

February 1, 2026 Albumism Staff
Rick James birthday

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Rick James’ musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his/her career below!

Born: February 1, 1948
Died: August 6, 2004
Biography | Discography (Studio Albums):

Come Get It! (with The Stone City Band) (1978) | Read More
Bustin' Out of L Seven (1979)
Fire It Up (1979)
Garden of Love (1980)
Street Songs (1981)
Throwin' Down (1982)
Cold Blooded (1983)
Glow (1985)
The Flag (1986)
Wonderful (1988)
Kickin' (1989)
Urban Rapsody (1997)
Deeper Still (2007)

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