He was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group DeBarge. As a solo artist , he is best known for his unique high tenor register, strong falsetto and hits like " Who's Johnny " and "Love Always". DeBarge sang in his local church choir and played piano as a child. Later, after his family moved to Grand Rapids , he and the rest of his family began performing at their uncle's Pentecostal church. When El was 13, his parents divorced after a difficult and stormy marriage. For several years, El spent time in private study with music educator Ricky Callier. By , El had begun to express a desire to become a performer. He became a father for the first time at 16 and eventually fathered 11 more children. In , he dropped out of high school and began performing with his elder brothers in clubs and venues in Michigan. His eldest sister Bunny joined her brothers in California as well.

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Please enable Javascript to take full advantage of our site features. Edit Artist. Soul singer - songwriter - producer. Born on His signature falsetto was the lead of his siblings' group DeBarge. After his massive hit "Who's Johnny" he was encouraged by Berry Gordy to pursue his solo career. He released five solo albums.
DeBarge was an American musical recording group composed of several members of the DeBarge family. In addition to various solo projects completed by members of the family, DeBarge was active between and The group originally consisted of Mark , Randy , Bunny and El. James joined the group a year later for their second album. Bobby and Chico joined in en respectively, replacing Bunny and El. The latter became the group's best-selling album and contained the single " Rhythm of the Night ", which hit No. DeBarge entered its decline in , when El and Bunny were offered solo deals with Motown, and DeBarge was released from its contract. The remaining members signed with Stripe Horse Records, an independent label, in , which released their final studio album, Bad Boys.
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