Mark DeBarge

Mark DeBarge
Mark DeBarge
Birth name	Mark DeBarge
Also known as	Marty
Born	June 19, 1959 (age 65); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Origin	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Genres	R&B; soul; gospel;
Occupations	Singer-songwriter; musician;
Instruments	Vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn;
Years active	1979–present
Labels	Motown

Mark "Marty" DeBarge (born June 19, 1959) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, drummer, percussionist, and plays a variety of wind instruments, such as the saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn and flute. He is best known for his work as an original member of 1980s Motown singing family group DeBarge.^[1] He is also known for writing the group's popular album track, "Stay With Me", later covered by the likes of The Notorious B.I.G., Ashanti and Mariah Carey.

^ George-Warren, Holly; Romanowski, Patricia; Bashe, Patricia Romanowski; Jon Pareles (2001-10-30). The Rolling stone encyclopedia of rock & roll. Fireside. p. 245. ISBN 978-0-7432-0120-9. Retrieved 10 April 2011.

[George-WarrenRomanowski2001-1] George-Warren, Holly; Romanowski, Patricia; Bashe, Patricia Romanowski; Jon Pareles (2001-10-30). The Rolling stone encyclopedia of rock & roll. Fireside. p. 245. ISBN 978-0-7432-0120-9. Retrieved 10 April 2011.

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