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DeBarge was an American soul music, and funk group. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the group is named for their shared surname, and included the brothers Mark, James, Randy, and Eldra (or "El"), and their sister Bunny. For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... // Music is an art form consisting of sound and silence expressed through time. ... Funk is an African American musical style. ... In music, a band is a company of musicians, or musical ensemble, usually popular or folk, playing parts of or improvising a musical arrangement on different musical instruments. ... Nickname: Location of Grand Rapids within Kent County, Michigan Coordinates: , Country United States State Michigan County Kent Founded 1826 Incorporation (city) 1850 Government - Mayor (Part-time) George Heartwell Area - City 45. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area Ranked 11th - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 kmÂ²) - Width 239 miles (385 km) - Length 491 miles (790 km) - % water 41. ... James DeBarge (born 22 August 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American R&B and soul singer. ... Eldra Patrick DeBarge (born June 4, 1961 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American R&B and soul falsetto singer, the focal point and lead singer of the DeBarge family group throughout the early 1980s. ... Ethelene Bunny Debarge, born March 15, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a female soprano who was a member of the 1980s Motown group DeBarge. ...

Younger siblings Chico, Darryl, and Carol "Peaches" DeBarge were also singers (though not with the group), with Chico later becoming a solo star in his own right. Two older brothers, Robert Jr. ( Bobby) and Tommy were members of another popular Motown group named Switch. The DeBarges, of African-American and French Canadian descent, signed with the Motown record label in the 1970s, and became one of their few successful acts during the 1980s. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chico DeBarge Chico DeBarge (born June 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an African-American/French R&B singer and a younger brother of the members of the Motown family act DeBarge. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer (solo is an Italian word literally meaning alone). ... Motown Records, also known as Tamla-Motown outside of the United States, is a record label originally based out of Detroit, Michigan (Motor City), where it achieved widespread international success. ... Switch is an R&B/funk band formed in Mansfield, OH in 1975. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... French Canadian is a term that has several different connotations. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

1 Discography
2 See also
3 External Links

Discography

Albums

1980: Eat Shit & Die
1981: The DeBarges
1982: All This Love
1983: In a Special Way
1985: Rhythm of the Night
1986: Greatest Hits
1987: Bad Boys

Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...

Compilations

1997: The Ultimate Collection
2000: The 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection
2002: A Winning Combination - Switch and DeBarge

Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Singles

1982: "Stop! Don't Tease Me" (R&B #46)
1983: "All This Love" (US #17, R&B #5)
1983: "I Like It" (US #31, R&B #2)
1983: "Time Will Reveal" (US #18, R&B #1)
1984: "Love Me in a Special Way" (US #45, R&B #11)
1985: "Rhythm of the Night" (US #3, R&B #1, UK #4)
1985: "Who's Holding Donna Now?" (US #6, R&B #2, UK #83)
1985: "You Wear it Well" (US #46)
1985: "The Heart Is Not So Smart" (US #75)
1987: "Dance All Night"

Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...

External Links

DeBarge biography and updates at Soul Tracks
DeBarge History - The early days

Results from FactBites:

DeBarge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (689 words)
	The DeBarges, of African-American/French descent, signed with the Motown label in the 1970s and became one of their few successful performers during the 1980s.
	DeBarge finally released their self-titled debut album in 1981, which was a commercial disappointment.
	DeBarge finally disbanded in 1989, though the members would continue to perform together on occasion until Bobby's death from complications resulting from AIDS in 1995.

Chico DeBarge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (182 words)
	Jonathan Arthur 'Chico' DeBarge (born June 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an African-American/French RandB singer and a younger brother of the members of the Motown family act DeBarge.
	He began a musical career of his own with Motown in the late-1980s, but was imprisoned for drug charges and served time in prison.
	DeBarge also had one song on the recent "Beauty Shop" movie soundtrack, courtesy of Alove entertainment, the label which he now works with.

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External Links

Discography