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DeBarge Family Rhythm and Blues Stars Rise
The Motown rhythm and blues group DeBarge comprises brothers James El Marty Randy and sister Bunny. They grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan in a large religious family and moved to Hollywood in 1978 after Jermaine Jackson connected them with Motown. They produced hits including All This Love and I Like It. James DeBarge is married to Janet Jackson linking the DeBarge and Jackson families.
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