Tommy DeBarge Biography – Tommy DeBarge Wiki
Tommy DeBarge born Thomas Keith Debarge was an American vocalist and bass guitarist. He was one of the musical DeBarge siblings and a member of the ’70s R&B group Switch. The group went on to produce hit songs like “There’ll Never Be,” “I Call Your Name” and “Love Over & Over Again” and he influenced other bands including legendary DeBarge –– a group made up of their siblings.
Tommy and his brother Bobby, who died in 1995 from complications of AIDS, were founding members of Switch in 1976. This was after his brother Bobby left the group White Heat which he was part of initially. The group (Switch) which also included Phillip Ingram, Eddie Fullen, Gregory Williams, and Jody Sims, gave birth to three tracks while signed to Motown Records that hit the top 10 on the Billboard R&B Chart including “There’ll Never Be” in 1978, “I Call Your Name” in 1979 and “Love Over and Over Again” in 1981.
With his brother Bobby, the two siblings then left Switch after they released their album Switch V, and the group left Motown and signed to Total Experience/RCA. In 2012, he released an autobiography titled There’ll Never Be: A Story of Forgiveness.
Tommy DeBarge Age
He was born on September 6, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan US, and died on October 21, 2021. He was 66.
Tommy DeBarge Wife
He married three women. He was in a relationship with a number of ladies among them he was married to three of them. His first wife was Yolanda also referred popularly as Duckie. After divorce from her, he got married to Tracey and Monique with whom he has already separated. He has nine children from his married life.
Tommy DeBarge Daughter
He had a number of children whose information will be updated upon verification. His daughter Marina DeBarge was the person who openly spoke about his demise.
Tommy DeBarge Siblings
He had nine siblings: his sister Bunny DeBarge, the late Bobby, El, James, Randy, Mark, Chico, Darryl, and Carol Peaches.
Tommy DeBarge Family
He was the son of Etterlene Lousie Abney, and Robert Louis DeBarge, Sr. His parents were married from 1953 to 1974 when they divorced. In a Facebook post, his mother Etterlene Debarge kept her post about his death precise and shared a photo of his son with his guitar against a background of the sky with a caption that said, “Tommy has gained his wings.”
Tommy DeBarge Health
At some point in his life, he began abusing drugs. He started using hard drugs like heroin, hydrocodone, and morphine. He was also addicted to alcohol. Due to his addiction, he went to rehab in the late 1980s. According to DeBarge’s mother’s book, “Other Side of the Pain”, Tommy was diagnosed with kidney disease. After his diagnosis, he practiced leading a healthy life and staying happy life, and also not using any drugs in order to live a long life.
Tommy DeBarge Height
He stood at a listed height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Tommy DeBarge Net Worth
His net worth was estimated to be around $1 million.
Tommy DeBarge Death
According to TMZ, Debarge died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the age of 64. His family said he had battled with kidney and liver failure for many years. A few weeks ago, his health declined and he had to be hospitalized. His daughter, Marina, told TMZ that her father had also battled COVID-19 earlier this year (2021) but didn’t complain of any complications during his diagnosis.
His condition got worse within the last few weeks, a family member told the outlet. His daughter saying he fought until the end. He passed away in the hospital on Thursday, October 21, 2021.
“Tommy has gained his wings,” his sister Etterline “Bunny” DeBarge wrote on Facebook with a video that accompanied the words. “Rest peacefully in Heaven, Dearest Thomas DeBarge.”
Tommy DeBarge Cause of Death
The cause of his death was not stated. However, he was hospitalized after he suffered from liver and kidney failure.
