Rick James

Rick James, born James Ambrose Johnson Jr., was an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Popular in the 1970s and 80s, he scored four number one hits on the US R&B charts and is credited with establishing the “Punk Funk” style. James was active in the Toronto music scene in the 1960s, playing in bands like The Mynah Birds and The Main Line. He also helped launch the Mary Jane Girls in the 1980s. Source: Google AI Overview