  Man, I'll miss Mr. James. I remember singing Fire and Desire with Jerry Downing and Rodney (forgot that brotha's last name) in Math 115 (Calc) at the U of Michigan. Right after our 95' rendition of Rick's masterpiece, I ran right out and purchased the Best of Rick James and Friends (e.g. the Mary Jane Girls, Teena Marie, etc. ) from Tower Records. And folks laughed at me.... He was the man in the 70's, the 90's, and until death. R.I.P. Rick James Unity! 
