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Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr.; February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) was an American musician and composer.
Influenced by singers such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson, James started singing in doo-wop and R&B groups as a teenager in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. After entering the U.S. Navy to avoid being drafted, he deserted to Toronto, where he formed the rock and R&B band, The Mynah Birds, whose lineup once included Bruce Palmer, Neil Young, and Nick St. Nicholas. James' tenure with the group was interrupted after he was discovered recording with the group in Motown in 1966. Surrendering to military authorities, he served a one-year prison term. Upon release, James moved to California to resume his duties with the Mynah Birds, although the group eventually split. James began a series of rock bands in California and worked with Motown under the assumed name "Ricky Matthews" as a songwriter.
In 1977, he signed with the Gordy Records imprint of Motown as a recording artist, releasing his debut, Come Get It!, in April 1978. The album sold over two million copies and launched his career into the mainstream as a funk and soul artist. His most popular album, 1981's Street Songs, launched him into superstardom thanks to the hit singles, "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak", the latter song becoming his signature song for the rest of his life, and the basis of MC Hammer's biggest hit, "U Can't Touch This"; James eventually sued for back royalties. After being credited as writer of the song, James became the 1990 recipient of a Best R&B Song Grammy for composing the song. Due to this success, James was often called the "king of punk funk", for his mix of funk, soul and underground-inspired rock music. In addition to his own success, James emerged as a successful songwriter and producer for other artists, such as Teena Marie, The Mary Jane Girls, The Temptations, Eddie Murphy and Smokey Robinson.
Actors: Trevor Styles (producer), Trevor Styles (writer), Trevor Styles (costume designer), Trevor Styles (composer), Trevor Styles (director), Trevor Styles (editor), Trevor Styles (actor), Trevor Styles (producer), Mikel Wolf (actor), Mikel Wolf (producer), Sharon Walker (editor), Sharon Walker (producer), Jason Harris (actor), Aric Weber (actor), Lindsey Brill (actress),
Plot: In 2002, ex Pri-Meat worker Alan Smithee was sent to a psychiatric ward for his part in the Massacre at Two Moon Park occurring on Pri-Meat's land. Alan swore that he did the world a favor by killing "Zombies" while Pri Meat owner, Karl Atkins, issued a statement that they lost power, and a section of their mental patient ward escaped into the woods...where they were all brutally slain by Alan, and his Crew consisting of Paige (gun for hire) and Nick (the Brains). After 8 years Alan is released from a maximum security facility to the hands of a film director (Tim Polanski) hell bent on making the ultimate zombie movie; asking Alan for authenticity to help re-tell the story. After learning that Alan is free, and a foiled attempt on her life, Paige enlists an old friend (Corbin) to help her uncover the 2 Moon Park mystery. Were they in fact zombies covered up by Pri Meat? And if so, how did this all come to fruition?
Keywords: zombieActors: Ezra Buzzington (actor), Melora Hardin (actress), Stephen Tobolowsky (actor), Julie Brown (actress), Dale Midkiff (actor), Shauna Shapiro Jackson (miscellaneous crew), Rob Hedden (writer), Rob Hedden (composer), Rob Hedden (producer), Rob Hedden (director), Shane Edelman (actor), Robert M. Moore (costume designer), Byron Thames (actor), David L. Bertman (editor), Rob Meisenholder (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Comedy,I wanted to be
On a stage with bright lights shinin' on me
At Carnegie
I polished up my act
knew the crowd can see I had a knack
And thats a fact
Glammer and fame
Was much more than a crazy game
I had to play
Now I got my wish
I don't know if I can handle this
But I think I'm gonna win
In the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time
Gonna have the best of times
So I made it there
And an asian hand was my cadre
Star of the year
Following the steps
I'm the best in Broadway
East and West
I passed the test
It's all too much
With the interviews, reviews and such
I'm very touched
And I closed my mind
All the autographs I have to sign
When there's so little time
And I'm in the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time
Gonna have the best of times
I was born to funk
I was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
I was born to funk
I was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself a fine time
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself some fun
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself a fine time
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself some fun
I was born to funk
I was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
I wanted to be
On a stage with bright lights shinin' on me
At Carnegie
I polished up my act
knew the crowd can see I had a knack
And thats a fact
Glammer and fame
Was much more than a crazy game
I had to play
Now I got my wish
I don't know if I can handle this
But I think I'm gonna win
In the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time