Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus

S02E02 Rick James Pt. 1

Known as the “King of Punk Funk,” Rick James rose from modest origins in Buffalo before finding his way to Neil Young while avoiding the draft in Canada. Embracing flamboyance with his love for fireworks, glitter, extravagant boots, and marijuana, he pursued his ambition of becoming a prominent black rock artist. His journey reached a pinnacle when a seemingly insignificant track, “Super Freak,” soared to the top of the charts, granting him the stardom he had long sought.