Bobby DeBarge made a name for himself in the 70's with the music group, Switch. But even before that he was a background singer for Barry White.
Switch is known for hits like, “I Call Your Name” and “I Wanna Be Closer”.
Bobby comes from a family of musical talent that eventually led to the group, DeBarge.
That group included his well-known brother, El.
Bobby and another brother Chico served time for drug trafficking in the late 80’s, early 90’s.
He was 39 when he passed away in 1995. According to reports he died from complications due to AIDS.
According to TV One:
“THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY continues TV One’s tradition of telling the story of unsung music heroes. While our audience knows Bobby’s group, Switch, and his musically-gifted family, DeBarge, they may not know Bobby DeBarge’s contribution to creating the sound that changed the music landscape for decades to come. A falsetto master, Bobby DeBarge was a musical genius who battled demons of his own for many years. THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY is the quintessential story of sex, drugs and rock and roll,” stated Karen Peterkin, Director of Scripted Original Programming and Production, who serves as Executive in Charge of Production for TV One.”
The Bobby DeBarge Story airs Saturday, June 29 on TV One.
You'll recognize the star of the movie from his time on Greenleaf, Roshon Fegan.
Other stars include Tyra Ferrell, Adrian Marcel, Big Boi and Lloyd.
Check out some of the stars of the movie in full costume.