Guess who this singer is...?

Question

Born in: Orchard Park, New York

Was the third of eight children

Uncle was a bass vocalist for "The Temptations"

Passed away from pulmonary failure and cardiac failure with various health conditions of diabetes, strok and a pacemaker.

Had traces of drugs...

Was born February 1, 1948

I can give more hints but i would be giving him away.

WHO AM I

Answer 1

Rick James

Answer 2

RICK JAMES?

Answer 3

I am thinking Rick James as well

Answer 4

It's Rick James.

Answer 5

Rick James :-)

Answer 6

i dunno DUDE