W hat was the first Sparks album cover that sucked you in while rifling through the stacks? Maybe it was the weirdly seductive aftermath of a plane crash for 1975’s Indiscreet?

That was until Rick James, performer of megahits “Super Freak” and “Give It to Me Baby,” re-entered the family’s lives. Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits ...

With its unforgettable chorus and lively beat, Mary Jane lyrics by Rick James continues to be celebrated for its musical creativity and cultural impact.

(CNN) -- Singer Rick James, a musical icon ... an instant icon in 1981 with his album "Street Songs," a funk masterpiece that featured such hits as "Super Freak," "Give it To Me Baby," and ...

For mainstream audiences, however, it would not be until the early 1980s that they heard the name Rick James. 1981 saw the release of James’ defining single ‘Super Freak’, which was vital in bringing ...

That whole album is ... his career. Rick James actually had a pretty successful career, but most of his creative output is outshined by the absurd performance of "Super Freak." ...

The “Super Freak” singer grew up in Buffalo ... After generating a buzz with his early singles, Rick James’ debut album Come Get It! was released in 1978. Thanks to the hit songs “You and I” and “Mary ...

RB legend Rick James was one of the most influential ... success with the platinum selling Street Songs album and the hit singles Super Freak and Give It to Me Baby The following year Rick James ...