pass
Robert Louis DeBarge, Jr. (born March 5, 1956), also known as Bobby DeBarge, is a famous American singer, musician, and songwriter.
Some singers are as famous for their scandals as they are for their musical talents. Bobby DeBarge, a famous singer who was born in the 1950s and died in 1995, is one example.
Bobby DeBarge rose to fame as the lead singer of the Motown band Switch. In addition to producing music, he mentored the other DeBarge brothers and served as a singer.
Many personal problems, such as drug trafficking charges and substance abuse, ruined his music career.
American singer
Bobby DeBakey |
|
|---|---|
 Bobby DeBarge: History, Biography, Photos |
|
| Wiki facts and figures | |
| Name: | Robert Louis DeBagy Jr. |
| stage name: | Bobby DeBakey |
| Date of Birth: | March 5, 1956 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| die: | August 16, 1995, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.70 m |
| parents: | Eteline DeBagy, Robert Louis DeBagy Sr. |
| Brothers and sisters: | Bunny DeBarge, El DeBarge, James DeBarge, Tommy DeBarge, Chico DeBarge, Randy DeBarge, Mark DeBarge, Carol “Peaches” DeBarge, Darryl DeBarge |
| Wife • Spouse: | Terry DeBakey ( m. 1990–1995) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | LaToya Jackson |
| Children: | Christian DeBarge, Bobby DeBarge Jr. |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $15 million |
early life
Singer Bobby DeBarge died on August 16, 1995. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 5, 1956. His parents were Robert DeBarge Sr. and Etterlene DeBarge.
After his family moved to Grand Rapids in the 1970s, DeBarge began playing in a number of bands in the city before joining a few friends to form White Heat, Barry White’s backing band.
Bobby DeBarge is the oldest boy in the DeBarge family, born during the 21-year marriage of Robert DeBarge Sr. and Etterlene DeBarge. Gospel singer Etterlene DeBarge gave her children a lot of encouragement and helped them develop their skills.
Bobby DeBarge’s siblings are Bunny DeBarge, El DeBarge, James DeBarge, Tommy DeBarge, Chico DeBarge, Randy DeBarge, Mark DeBarge, Carol “Peaches” DeBarge and Darryl DeBarge.
Profession
Bobby DeBarge and his brother Tommy DeBarge both began playing in local bands. Later, in 1975, he formed a band with another singer, Gregory Williams. The two and several other musicians were accepted after successfully auditioning for the famous Barry White backing band, White Heat.
Barry White fired all but one of the singers from White Heat in 1976 due to tax concerns. Bobby Debach then teamed up with a dozen other singers to form Hot Ice. In 1977, the foursome released an album called Pall Mall Groove. When he returned to Grand Rapids, she became addicted to drugs. He later returned to the band, promising to quit.
Since the band members could “switch” between instruments, the band members were called Switch at the time. The band’s debut album, Switch, was released in 1978. In 1979, they released Switch II, and in 1980, they released their third gold album, This Is My Dream. By that time, Bobby DeBarge had returned to cocaine and stopped using it. His drug addiction caused him to clash with other band members. He suddenly quit the band in 1981 after the release of the band’s fifth album, Switch V.
After Bobby DeBarge left Switch, his siblings formed a band called the DeBarges. After El and Bunny left, Bobby joined the siblings’ band. He helped the band get back together, which led to the later release of Bad.
Personal life
Bobby DeBarge’s late wife Teri DeBarge, also known as Teri Lee Gayle, rose to fame after her marriage to the late American singer Teri DeBarge, then known as Teri Lee Gayle.
She spent six years with the famous artist until Bobby’s death in 1995. After dating for a while, the two got married on December 10, 1990. They first met in the mid-1980s. When they first met, Terri DeBarge was only 15 years old and Bobby DeBarge was already in his early 30s.
There are speculations that El DeBarge’s ex-wife Monique DeBarge facilitated the relationship between Teri DeBarge and Bobby DeBarge. He has two children: Christian DeBarge, Bobby DeBarge Jr, and Bobby DeBarge Jr. He once dated La Toya Jackson.
The Bobby DeBarge Story is a TV One Original Film produced by Swirl Films and released in 2019. The 90-minute biopic is part of the TV One’s UNSUNG series. The main character of the film is Bobby, played by Roshon Fegan.
Cause of death
The famous artist told his family he was HIV positive before he was jailed. After his release in 1993, he returned to the music industry.
Bobby DeBarge has struggled with AIDS-related issues for many years, since contracting the disease in the late 1980s.
In 1995, the singer became seriously ill. His family placed him in a hospice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he died on August 16, 1995.
net worth
One of the world’s iconic music stars, Bobby DeBarge was worth an estimated $15 million at the time of his death.
Social Media
- Instagram: @Bobbydebarge
- Twitter: @bobbydebargejr
