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Drug Songs: 20 Tracks That Might Be Illegal

When it comes to rock 'n' roll songs, drugs are often the drug. The creators of the following alleged dope ditties almost invariably deny it, so we're placing them on trial. ... Read More »

Chromeo Light Up New York City

FilmMagic At 11:20PM on Thursday night at New York City's Bowery Ballroom, hundreds were waiting ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on January 5, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on January 5, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

Just Say Maybe: Rick James

'Mary Jane' --Rick James (1978) The accusation: The admitted (and convicted) drug abuser was ... Read More »

Rock Almanac: August 2, 2008

On This Date in 1991: "Super Freak" hitmaker Rick James and his future wife, Tanya Hijazi, are ... Read More »

Twisted Tales: For Rick James, 'Super Freak' Was Autobiographical

The Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, Calif., were legendary for their rock 'n' roll excess in ... Read More »

Rock Almanac: February 1, 2008

On This Date in 1948: Rick James, known as the King of Punk Funk, was born as James Ambrose Johnson ... Read More »

Rock's Hardest Partiers: No. 2

2. Rick James It's a small wonder that the ultimate 'Superfreak' wrote Eddie Murphy's hit single, ... Read More »

Best Opening Lyrics: No. 1

"She's a very kinky girl" --Rick James' 'Superfreak' And he was a very kinky dude: The funk legend ... Read More »

IFLTS: 'It's My Time,' The Mynah Birds

'It's My Time,' The Mynah Birds Recorded in 1966 Released in 2006 on 'The Complete Motown Singles, ... Read More »

Twisted Tales: AWOL Rick James Hides Out in Band With Neil Young

It's a strange enough fact that in the mid-'60s, rock 'n' roll legend Neil Young and Rick James, ... Read More »