Rick James (1985–1989): Funk on Fire

From 1985 to 1989, Rick James was bringing his signature funk and electrifying stage presence to audiences across the country. Behind every show was a crew working long hours to keep the music rolling and the production running smooth, no matter the venue.

This section of the archive gathers Showco-related materials from Rick James' tours in the late '80s—photos, passes, documents, and other pieces preserved as they're found and digitized.

I'm building this archive by hand and will keep adding items as more materials are identified and shared.

Were you on the road, in the crowd, or working with Rick James or Showco between 1985 and 1989?

If you have passes, itineraries, photos, paperwork, or stories from this era, please contact me to help expand this part of the archive.