Bobby Debarge
Robert Louis "Bobby" DeBarge, Jr. (March 5, 1956 - August 16, 1995) was an American musician and the lead singer of the 1970s Motown R&B group, Switch. He was also the mentor behind his younger siblings who formed the musical group DeBarge and was the biggest influence amongst its members, most prominently El DeBarge.
Robert Louis DeBarge, Jr. was born to Etterlene and Robert DeBarge, Sr. in Detroit, Michigan on March 5, 1956. After moving to Grand Rapids in the early 1970s, Bobby began playing in bands in the local area.