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Rick James Memorabilia

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Memorabilia Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Rick James Memorabilia
For fans or collectors of the legendary and highly controversial songwriter, musician and record producer Rick James, this is a true treasure chest of goodies! Best known for being one of the pioneers of the "funk" sound in the late 1970's, he is known for such hits as "You and I", "Super Freak" and "Give It To Me Baby". James worked with such acts and individuals as The Mynah Birds, Stone City Band, Mary Jane Girls, Tenna Marie and Eddie Murphy. Sadly, as is the case with too many talented and driven artists, drugs took their toll on him, and James ended up in jail for a time. However he came back in the late 1990's for one last chance, but tragically ended up with a stroke that took his life in 2004. This is a rare collection of songs from some of his last recordings. Many of these songs were never released. In this collection are 27 DAT tapes from his sessions, and hand-written notes and lyrics for both the songs on the tapes, and other ideas. Most of these DAT's have not been played since they were recorded. Going through this collection will be very much like Carter opening the tomb of King Tut!