Rick James FAQs: Facts, Rumors, Birthdate, Net Worth, Sexual Orientation and much more!
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Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson Jr.
When is Rick James's birthday?
Rick James was born on the , which was a Sunday. Rick James's next birthday would be in 331 days (would be turning 78years old then).
How old would Rick James be today?
Today, Rick James would be 77 years old. To be more precise, Rick James would be 28110 days old or 674640 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Rick James? Is there a Rick James action figure?
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What was Rick James's zodiac sign?
Rick James's zodiac sign was Aquarius.
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The ruling planets of Aquarius are Saturn and Uranus. Therefore, Rick James's lucky days were Sundays and Saturdays and lucky numbers were: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 and 26. Blue, Blue-green, Grey and Black were Rick James's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aquarius include: Legitimacy, Investigative spirit and Pleasing personality. Negative character traits could be: Inconsistency, Disinclination and Detachment.Was Rick James gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Rick James was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
35% of all voters think that Rick James was gay (homosexual), 14% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 50% like to think that Rick James was actually bisexual.
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Is Rick James still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Rick James is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Rick James when he/she died?
Rick James was 56 years old when he/she died.
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When did Rick James die? How long ago was that?
Rick James died on the 6th of August 2004, which was a Friday. The tragic death occurred 20 years ago.
Where was Rick James born?
Rick James was born in Buffalo New York, United States.
Did Rick James do drugs? Did Rick James smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Rick James did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Rick James do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
Where did Rick James die?
Rick James died in Burbank, California, United States.
What are other names for Rick James? Does Rick James have an alias?
Rick James is also know as Big Jimmy; Ricky James Matthews (early career); Jimmy The Whale.
What bands was Rick James in? Which artists did Rick James work with?
There are a few bands and artists Rick James collaborated with, for example: Eddie Murphy,Mary Jane Girls,Rick James,Teena Marie,The Mynah Birds and Val Young.
What instruments did Rick James play?
Rick James did know how to play various instruments. These are some of them: Bass guitar, Drum, Gibson Les Paul, Guitar, Keyboard instrument, Percussion instrument, Rickenbacker 4001 and Singing.
Which record label was Rick James signed to? What record labels was Rick James with in the past?
Rick James had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Harvest Prep, Mercury Records, Motown and Reprise Records.
When did Rick James retire? When did Rick James end the active career?
Rick James retired in 2004, which is more than 21 years ago.
When did Rick James's career start? How long ago was that?
Rick James's career started in 1964. That is more than 61 years ago.
What kind of music did Rick James do? What genre was Rick James?
Rick James was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Rick James is best known for are: Funk, Pop music, Rhythm and blues, Soft rock and Soul music.
What was Rick James's real name?
Rick James's full given name was James Ambrose Johnson Jr..
What is Rick James's official website?
There are many websites with news, gossip, social media and information about Rick James on the net. However, the most official one we could find is www.rickjames.com.
Who are similar musical artists to Rick James?
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What is Rick James doing now?
As mentioned above, Rick James died 20 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Rick James's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of Rick James's hairstyle or shirtless?
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What is Rick James's net worth in 2025? How much does Rick James earn?
According to various sources, Rick James's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Rick James's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.