Underrated Celebrity | Bobby DeBarge - Why His Brilliance Was Silenced

Описание: Once the soaring falsetto behind Switch, Bobby DeBarge became a ghost in his own story. This video traces how an abusive father, racism, and suffocating isolation pushed him toward drugs even as his music climbed the charts. From mentoring the DeBarge family sound to watching it pass him by from a cell, see how a once-in-a-generation voice was slowly silenced long before his body gave out.

TIMELINE:
00:00 The Angel Trapped in Hell
01:25 Detroit’s Iron City and Broken Home
07:54 From Demo Tape to Soul Train Fame
13:46 The Lie Cocaine Told Him
20:19 AIDS, Regret, and the Last Bed
24:31 Samples, Rappers, and a Haunted Legacy


To tell this story authentically, we have utilized historical footage that may suffer from low resolution or graininess due to its age. Because archival records from this era are incredibly scarce and subject to strict copyright limitations, the repetition of images and rougher cuts were unavoidable. We trust that you will overlook these visual imperfections to focus on the significance of the life story being honored here.
Copyright Statement: We adhere to Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, recognizing 'fair use' for purposes including criticism, comment, reporting, and teaching. Fair use allows for the utilization of copyrighted material under specific statutes, with the balance tipping in favor of use that is non-profit, educational, or for personal study.

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