![]() James’ career with the group halted after military authorities discovered his whereabouts and eventually convicted and sentenced James to a one-year prison term related to the desertion charges. In 1964, James deserted to Toronto, Canada, where he formed the rock band the Mynah Birds, who eventually signed a recording deal with Motown Records in 1966. Navy to avoid being drafted into the army. ![]() ![]() He was in various bands before entering the U.S. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in his teen years. James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (Febru– August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.
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