Rick James

Artist on Artist

05/16/12 2:32 pm: Tupac channels Rick James

Did You Know?

05/14/12 4:15 pm: Rick James had a pet dog named Ganja.

Memorabilia

05/11/12 2:56 pm: Wouldn't you have loved to have one of these?

Song of the Day

05/09/12 1:55 pm: Black And White (Unreleased): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I2QPt-Q36w

Photo of the Day

05/07/12 2:17 pm: Rick James & The Stone City Band

Fun Fact

05/04/12 1:58 pm: In the early days of his career, Rick used to walk onto stage to the Superman theme. http://youtu.be/X69if5C3i9o

Photo of the Day

05/02/12 4:30 pm: Dave Chapelle rocks his Rick James T-shirt.

CONGRATS

04/30/12 4:29 pm: Congratulations to Joshua Werner, the winner, as chosen by you, of our Rick James Throwin' Down T-shirt contest. http://creativeallies.com/creations/z8y

Dance Wit Me

04/27/12 3:43 pm: And your number 2 favorite song from "Throwin' Down": "Dance Wit Me," enjoyed here with "This Magic Moment" live! http://youtu.be/tMEUFgPDTTM

69 Times

04/25/12 12:31 pm: You asked for it, here it is. "(She Blew My Mind) 69 Times" - Live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miWe3FRn42U

Question of the Day

04/23/12 1:54 pm: What's your favorite song from "Throwin' Down"?

Chris Etheridge

04/23/12 1:53 pm: Chris Etheridge, the co-writer of Gram Parsons� �Hot Burrito 1&2� and �She�, member of the Flying Burrito Brothers and the International Submarine Band, and a journeyman musician on a number of memorable records from the 60s and 70s has passed away. Our condolences go out to his fans, and family. From everyone at JAM, Inc., and the Estate of Rick James.

Record Store Day!

04/20/12 8:29 am: It�s Record Store Day tomorrow. Get Funky with a 7� classic from The Mynah Birds with �It�s My Time� and �Go On And Cry.� If you don�t have a local record shop, head over to http://rickjames.shop.bravadousa.com to get your limited edition copy!

Levon Helm

04/19/12 1:40 pm: Levon Helm helped define the sound of the 60s as a member of The Band, The Hawks, and as a solo artist, and heavily influenced the sound of what we now know as "Americana Music." Songs like "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" will forever remain classics of the rock and roll canon. We extend our condolences to the fans and family of Levon Helm. From the Rick James Estate and Jam, Inc.

Dick Clark

04/18/12 4:53 pm: From American Bandstand to The American Music Awards and many, many otherendeavors few other tastemakers had their finger on the pulse of youthculture as Dick Clark. Rick James, The Mary Jane Girls, and Teena Marie allgraced the stage of American Bandstand. Our condolences go out to the familyand fans of Dick Clark. From everyone at the Rick James Estate and JAM,Inc.

Limited Edition Single!

04/18/12 2:18 pm: Have we got a hot ticket for you. EXCLUSIVELY for Record Store Day this Saturday, we will be releasing a limited edition 7" black vinyl from The Mynah Birds, featuring "It's My Time" and "Go On And Cry." Head down to your local indie record store for a copy, or get yours at the Rick James shop! http://rickjames.shop.bravadousa.com

Trivia Answer

04/16/12 2:36 pm: The Peas sampled Rick for "Audio Delite At Low Fidelity." http://youtu.be/k9RRsuQSevY

Trivia

04/13/12 2:40 pm: What Rick James-penned tune was performed by the Black Eyed Peas?

Photo of the Day

04/11/12 4:48 pm: You're welcome, ladies!

Trivia Answer

04/09/12 1:44 pm: Trivia answer to Friday's question: The original title of "Wonderful" was "Outrageous".