About
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Eldra Patrick DeBarge was born the fifth of eight brothers and sixth of ten DeBarge family members. In 1972, newly divorced from her abusive husband, El's mother Etterlene moved her children from Detroit to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Like his siblings, El participated in the local church choir and was labeled a child prodigy thanks to his skills as a vocalist and a keyboardist and years of private study with music educator Ricky Callier. Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- contemporary r&b
- new jack swing
- quiet storm
- urban contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to the group El DeBarge?
- What happened to the group El DeBarge? El DeBarge, often mistakenly referred to as a group, actually refers to Eldra DeBarge, the lead singer of the family R&B group DeBarge. DeBarge rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Rhythm of the Night"
- Who originally sang The Rhythm of the Night?
- Who originally sang The Rhythm of the Night? "The Rhythm of the Night"
- Is El DeBarge mixed?
- Is El DeBarge mixed? Yes, El DeBarge is of mixed ethnicity. Eldra Patrick "El"
- Is El DeBarge still singing?
- Is El DeBarge still singing? El DeBarge is still active as a singer and continues to make music. After rising to fame as the lead vocalist of DeBarge and launching a successful solo career in the mid-1980s, El DeBarge faced personal and legal challenges that led to periods of inactivity. However, he made a notable comeback with the release of his 2010 album "Second Chance,"
- Is El DeBarge still performing?
- Is El DeBarge still performing? Yes, El DeBarge is still performing. Despite facing personal and professional setbacks throughout his career, El DeBarge has maintained a presence on the live music scene. He regularly appears at R&B festivals, special events, and concert tours, both as a solo act and sometimes in collaboration with other artists. His dynamic stage presence and timeless hits, such as "All This Love,"