Rick James Left the United States When He Received a Vietnam Draft Card. He Settled in Canada, Where He Met Neil Young and Started His Career in Music.
James Abros Johnson Jr., the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and fiery songwriter, rose to prominence as the uncrowned king of funk. Born in Buffalo, New York, James was never far from controversy, and while it began as a rock and roll rebellion, the kind we see all over, James’ demons soon saw him turn into a nightmare. […]
