I'm Rick James' ... Ditch!

Call it Rick James' final impression. A massive two ton jet-black tombstone, bearing an image of the funk legend clad in tight pants, jacket and clutching a guitar, was erected Sunday at his grave site in Buffalo, NY. The grand unveiling marked the second anniversary of James' death.

The etching comes from a photo taken for his 1981 hit album "Street Songs," which included "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak." The album sold three million copies and propelled him to superstar status.

Under his portrait are lyrics to an unreleased song:
"I'VE HAD IT ALL
I'VE DONE IT ALL
I'VE SEEN IT ALL
IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE . . .
GOD IS LOVE."



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1. Rick James Bltch

Posted at 1:03PM on Aug 10th 2006 by you dummy

2. God bless Rick. Rest in peace.

Posted at 1:11PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Renee

3. Rest in peace Rick. Thanks for the music.

Posted at 1:12PM on Aug 10th 2006 by kelly

4. I LOVE RICK JAMES!!!! I don't care what he did in his personal life. RICK JAMES was and still is the s*** b****h!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:19PM on Aug 10th 2006 by SheilaRP

5. a new low in TMZ headline writing?

YES.

Posted at 1:20PM on Aug 10th 2006 by snatch adams

6. looks a little photoshopped...

Posted at 1:26PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Dave C.

7. I swear, but I didn't know he was dead ....

Posted at 2:11PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Miss

8. RIP RICK!!!YOU RULED THE LATE 70'S

Posted at 2:38PM on Aug 10th 2006 by mitch mitchell

9. My o my...some of you are writing like Rick is reading this. If he writes back, you are going to be SUPERFREAKED.

Posted at 2:58PM on Aug 10th 2006 by The Tingler

10. I really did not even know that Rick James had passed away.

God bless you Rick and may you rest in peace!!

Posted at 3:58PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Janice

11. Finally rick is being productive. Pushing up daisies!

Posted at 5:22PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Fertilizer

12. Thats a kick a** tombstone man....RIP Rick.

Posted at 6:01PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Shaft

13. Ditch! Funny. I get jokes.

Posted at 11:28AM on Aug 11th 2006 by Johnny

14. I love rick james

Posted at 2:35PM on Aug 11th 2006 by Jager bomb

15. TOO FUNNY

Posted at 2:36PM on Aug 11th 2006 by Jager bomb

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