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Rick James

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Singer · Musician

Rick James

American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948-2004)

Rick James was born on February 1, 1948 and died on August 6, 2004, aged 56.

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Born
February 1, 1948, Buffalo
Died
August 6, 2004
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Musician

Official links: Official website (rickjames.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Rick’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Rick James was born on a Sunday.
  • Rick James would have turned 78 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: August 1. Birthstone: Amethyst.
  • Rick James belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Alice CooperSinger · February 4, 1948Ichirō MizukiSinger · January 7, 1948John CarpenterFilm director · January 16, 1948Mikhail BaryshnikovActor · January 27, 1948Tom WilkinsonActor · February 5, 1948Sven-Göran ErikssonSoccer player · February 5, 1948

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Ozzy OsbourneMusician · December 3Samuel L. JacksonActor · December 21Alice CooperSinger · February 4Ichirō MizukiSinger · January 7Kathy BatesActor · June 28John de LancieActor · March 20

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Frequently asked questions

When was Rick James born?

Rick James was born on February 1, 1948 and died on August 6, 2004, aged 56.

What is Rick James’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born February 1.

Does Rick James have an official website?

Yes: rickjames.com.