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I'm Rick James' ... Ditch!

Posted Aug 10th 2006 12:35PM by TMZ Staff

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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31. Rick James used to live near me......Folsom Prision, that is!!

Posted at 12:37PM on Aug 14th 2006 by FolsomBlues

32. Rick is the BOMB A** JIGGA. May he live on in and through us. I am a forever fan. Who'd da thought that such good talent resided in Buffalo, NY? Not me, but then again, Brian McKnight is from the same place. Some of the most beautiful, peaceful people you would want to know reside in Buffalo. Holla back if you hear me!

Posted at 11:33PM on Aug 14th 2006 by Mina Veratu

33. Fake! photoshopped!

Posted at 10:06AM on Aug 15th 2006 by Alabama

34. Ooooh, and that Rickenbacker bass, I hope he took it with him. Got to play to pay the ferryman.

Posted at 6:43PM on Aug 15th 2006 by Ogdred

35. its a bass guitar and hes not clutching it.

"Rick James B*^ch"

Posted at 1:22AM on Aug 16th 2006 by Ezekiel

36. I am absolutly in love with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I think that Anthony Kiedis is really hot.
I have never seen him in concert before but I do want to see him in person.

Posted at 1:10PM on Aug 16th 2006 by Natalie Carper

37. Yeah and by the way who the hell is Rick James

Posted at 1:12PM on Aug 16th 2006 by Natalie Carper

38. RIP Rick ! My favorite entertainer of all time. I get so tired of the masses only focusing on the negative aspects of someone's life. We all know he had demons but his talent was undeniable. His music was sooooooooooooo FUNKY ! I love the tombstone. What a way to be remembered. RICK JAMES B*TCHES !!!! The one and only. Punk Funk Forever !!!

Posted at 12:16PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by Darrin B (First Born Productions)

39. His tombstone is almost big enough to pay homage to his wang.

Posted at 9:34AM on Aug 25th 2006 by Jasper

40. His tombstone is almost big enough to pay homage to his wang.

Posted at 9:37AM on Aug 25th 2006 by Jasper

41. I loved this man myself, being a native Buffaloian. There are lots of singers from here or have Buffalo roots. Aretha Frankin for instance grew up partially on E. Ferry St. here w/her grandma.

David Ruffin of the Temptation had roots here also and many more. It's just not all about the snow!!

Posted at 11:02PM on Aug 25th 2006 by Carol

42. This is not fake. I just was there yesterday w/a family member. People now have left ciggies and artificial flowers in pots w/syrofoam at the base of it. It's so awsome and eerie at the same time. He's back up in there deep!!

This mans music will live forever. Little kids know the music, and I mean little ones. He was one hell of a preformer.

Again...this tombstone is not fake. It's in Forrest Lawn Cemetary here in Bflo. NY. Get your facts straight please.

Posted at 11:07PM on Aug 25th 2006 by Carol

43. 37. Yeah and by the way who the hell is Rick James

Posted at 1:12PM on Aug 16th 2006 by Natalie Carper

to reply to this...where did you grow up...in a nuns house. You can't be very well rounded "NOT" to know who Rick James is "Bitch"

Posted at 11:12PM on Aug 25th 2006 by Carol

44. Let rick james fest in peace........IM RICK JAMES jr bltch

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 26th 2006 by corey

45. I Don't Care Who You Thought I Was I'm Rick James Bitch. Rest In Pease

Posted at 5:56PM on Oct 31st 2006 by Derek James Davis

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