RB legend Rick James was one of the most influential black musicians of all time As an artist songwriter and producer James provided the funky hits that resuscitated Motown Records in the late 70s His Punk Funk sound updated the labels style and saw it through the mid80s By 1981 Rick was at the peak of his commercial success with the platinum selling Street Songs album and the hit singles Super Freak and Give It to Me Baby The following year Rick James the Stone City Band took the stage in Essen Germany to open the 10th RockpalastFestival This 1982 performance was the first time James played in Europe bringing his brand of American Punk Funk to a whole new audience Together with the Stone City Band James did not disappoint burning up the stage with his trademark sound and special effects
