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Oct 2018
35 m

Rick James: Superfreak Is an Understatem...

Double Elvis Productions
About this episode
Rick James may have been born into a life of crime, but he was determined to make his way in life through music. He intimidated George Clinton, inspired Prince, and more than likely saved Jim Morrison’s life. Rick James was rock ‘n roll’s Zelig. He was also sex-crazed, dangerous, and heavily addicted to crack cocaine. These three traits led to two separate a ... Show More
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