El DeBarge, known for his signature falsetto, was the lead singer of the '80s R&B sibling group
DeBarge throughout their career, appearing on the hits "All This Love," "Love Me in a Special Way," "Who's Holding Donna Now," and "Rhythm of the Night." After leaving the group in 1985, he launched his solo career in 1986 with a self-titled debut album that featured the number three hit "Who's Johnny?," featured in the film Short Circuit.
DeBarge recorded one more album for Motown -- 1989's
Gemini -- prior to signing with Warner for 1992's
In the Storm and 1994's
Heart, Mind & Soul. None of those albums was particularly successful. For over a decade,
DeBarge was away from music and battled drug addiction. Shortly after serving a prison term for violating probation,
DeBarge resurfaced and released
Second Chance in 2010. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine