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Remembering Rick James Today on the 21st Anniversary of His Passing (August 6, 2004)

August 6, 2025 Albumism Staff

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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