Rick James
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James Ambrose Johnson Jr., better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
James on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous in 1984
James's grave at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
Teena Marie
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Mary Christine Brockert, known professionally as Teena Marie, was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. She was known by her childhood nickname Tina before taking the stage name T
Rick James
…his soulful ballads such as "Fire & Desire" and "Ebony Eyes". He also had a successful career as a songwriter and producer for other artists, including Teena Marie, the Mary Jane Girls, The Temptations, Eddie Murphy, and Smokey Robinson. James's mainstream success peaked by the release of his album Glow in 1985…
Teena Marie in 1983
Marie performing in May 2010, less than eight months before her death