Biography - A Short Wiki
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Eldra Patrick Debarge, popularly called by his commercial name as “El” DeBarge, is an accomplished US singer-songwriter, producer, and musician. He was the main voice and chief lead singer of his family group DeBarge. Under this band, he has released several popular songs that include “Time Will Reveal,” “All This Love,” “Rhythm of the Night,” and “Stay with Me.” He has a lucrative career as a solo artist, and known for hits like “Love Always,” and “Who’s Johnny.” DeBarge is also a three-time Grammy Award nominee.
Career Highlights
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In 1977, Bernd Lichter, Tommy, Bobby DeBarge, Jody Sims, Phillip Ingram, Eddie Fill, and Greg Williams, formed a band. They signed a recording deal with Motown and produced successful hits. Their musical creations rose to top positions on R&B charts. Discovering about the vocal talents of other family members of the DeBarge family, Bernd Lichter also included El Debarge, Randy, Bunny DeBarge to join the band.
Family and Personal Life
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DeBarge’s parents had a turmoiled relationship that involved child abuse and domestic abuse. According to him, his father, Robert Debarge, has not been a kind person. Though DeBarge has never disclosed anything about his relationship with him and other aspects of his family life, in one of the books authored by his mother, Etterlene Debarge, and his siblings, Tommy, and Bunny, he discussed on these issues.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | No |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Kendall Ferguson, Melody Robinson, and Adris DeBarge) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Eldra Patrick DeBarge |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 62 years |
| Date of Birth | June 4, 1961 |
| Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.75 m, 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $1 million |
| Occupation | Arranger, Music Composer, Musician, Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
El DeBarge's height is pretty average measuring 1.75 m. El DeBarge weighs 80 kg. Being born on June 4, 1961, translates to an age of 62 years as of todays date (July 18, 2023).
Quotes
I want the world to know that everybody deserves a second chance.
El DeBarge
My voice, I’m blessed to have it.
El DeBarge
I’m too grateful to be hateful. I am too blessed to be stressed.
El DeBarge
When I think about that first DeBarge album, I remember being so green… just pristine. Nothing mattered to me but writing songs. I remember staying locked up in a room with my piano and just singing and writing songs all day long. I remember being a perfectionist about it… wanting to change this and fix that.
El DeBarge
There’s a certain missing feeling, a void out there that I’m more than happy to fill. Without criticizing what’s out there now, I’m just going to do El DeBarge.
El DeBarge
