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Robert Louis DeBarge Jr. (March 5, 1956 – August 16, 1995) was an American musician. He was the lead singer of the Motown R&B/soul vocal group Switch and was noted for his falsetto vocals.
In 1981 Bobby and his brother Tommy left Switch and started to mentor their younger siblings in the group DeBarge. [9] Although he remained a collaborator with his brothers and sister, Bobby struggled with personal problems that ended his career. It's Not Over, his only solo project, was released in 1996 following his death in 1995 at the age ...
Former lead singer Bobby DeBarge died of AIDS-related complications in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 16, 1995, at the age of 39. Switch has since reunited, featuring original members founder/leader Williams, Fluellen, Ingram, original sessions/on-stage guitarist Michael McGloiry, new lead vocalist Akili Nickson and drummer Tefere Hazy.
DeBarge continued their career in 1988, even bringing along younger brother Chico (who had a successful hit "Talk to Me") with them as their opening act. The brothers made a guest appearance on the television show Punky Brewster in 1988. Later in 1988, Bobby and Chico were arrested for drug trafficking in Grand Rapids.
DeBarge is of African-American and French descent. [7] Growing up, he was closest to his eldest brother Bobby and began imitating his brother's vocal styling. For several years, DeBarge spent time in private study with music educator Ricky Callier. By 1975, he had begun to express a desire to become a performer.
Janet Jackson and James DeBarge were married from 1984 to 1985. In the doc Janet, she denies secretly having their baby after they split and giving it to one of her siblings to raise.(Photo: Ron ...
Robert and Etterlene DeBarge had ten children during their 21-year marriage: Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge (born March 10, 1955) Robert "Bobby" DeBarge, Jr. (March 5, 1956 – August 16, 1995) Thomas "Tommy" DeBarge (September 6, 1957 – October 21, 2021) William "Randy" DeBarge (born August 6, 1958) Mark "Marty" DeBarge (born June 19, 1959)
James Curtis DeBarge (born August 22, 1963) is an American R&B/soul singer.