Rick James
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N 42° 55.688 W 078° 51.927
17T E 674189 N 4755044
The one and only "Superfreak" is laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY.
Waymark Code: WMQP7
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2006
Views: 16
Born in nearby Lockport, NY, Rick James was a well-known funk and soul musician of the late '70s and early '80s. Two of his biggest hite were "Super Freak" and "Give It To Me Baby."
The Buffalo News reported on August 6, 2006, two years to the date of his death, the placement of a gravestone at Forest Lawn. The two ton headstone is 4'-9" high by 4' wide. Inscribed on it is an image of his 1981 hit album Street Songs, which included "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak." Reported cost was $13,000.
Description:
Rick James was a singer, songwriter, musician, and music producer.
Date of birth: 02/01/1948
Date of death: 08/06/2004
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8AM-7PM during the summer
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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