Phillip Ingram Biography
Phillip Ingram is an American musician best known as one of the founding members of the Motown Group “SWITCH” formed in December 1976.
He was a faculty member at the California College of Music (CCM) in Pasadena, California, and taught vocal lessons twice a week with their Vocal Arts Program.
Phillip Ingram Career
Switch
In 1976 Ingram together with Greg Williams, Jody Sims, Bobby DeBarge, Tommy DeBarge, and Eddie Fluellen, formed a band called Switch.
The band was signed to the Gordy subsidiary of Motown Records in May 1977. They went on to record five albums for the label. Ingram shared vocal duties with Bobby DeBarge. Their first album went platinum. It had hits like “They’ll Never Be”, and “I Wanna Be Closer.”
The band’s second album went gold and included hits like “Best Beat In Town” and “I Call Your Name.” In 1984, Ingram began writing for various artists and working with various artists, films, and commercials.
After the Debarge brothers left the band in order to mentor their younger siblings in the group DeBarge, Ingram left to pursue a solo career too. Switch took on new vocalists and musicians: singer Renard Gallo, Gonzales Ozen, and bassist Phil Upchurch Jr.
They signed with Total Experience and recorded a final album Am I Still Your Boyfriend in 1984, breaking up later that year.
Former lead singer Bobby DeBarge died of AIDS-related complications on August 16, 1995, at age 39. The band has since reunited. It has featured original members founder Williams, Fluellen, Ingram, original sessions/on stage guitarist Michael McGloiry, and new lead vocalist Akili Nickson.
Phillip Ingram Age
Ingram was born on July 11, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, United States.
Phillip Ingram Family
Phillip was born and raised in Akron, Ohio to a musical family with six brothers and sisters who all sang and played instruments but only Phillip and his older brother, James Ingram, who pursued a musical career.
Information regarding his parents is not available yet. We will provide the information as soon as it is available.
Phillip Ingram Wife
Phillip has been married twice. He now lives with his second wife, Rebecca, in Reseda, California. Both Phillip and his wife are devout Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Phillip is an elder in his local congregation, as well as a pioneer, a person who devotes over 70 hours a month to the Jehovah’s Witnesses evangelism.
Phillip Ingram First Wife
Phillip’s first wife is not known to the public. It is not known when they married or even divorced.
Phillip Ingram Body Measurements
- Height: Not Available
- Weight: Not Av available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Black
Phillip Ingram Net Worth
Phillip’s net worth is under review.
Phillip Ingram James Ingram
James Ingram is Phillip’s brother. He died on 29th January 2019 at the age of 66. The news about his death was shared via Twitter by Debbie Allen, Ingram’s friend, and creative partner.
Debbie Tweeted: “I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name.”
I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name.❤️ pic.twitter.com/TDJfpbbJWa
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) January 29, 2019
Phillip Ingram Say A Little Prayer
Phillip Ingram Songs
Albums
- 1978: Switch (Gordy)U.S. No.37, R&B No.6
- 1979: Switch II (Gordy) – U.S. No.37, R&B No.8
- 1981: This Is My Dream (Gordy) – U.S. No.85, R&BNo.21
- 1980: Reaching For Tomorrow (Gordy) – U.S. No.57, R&B No.23
- 1982: Switch V (Gordy) – U.S. No.174, R&B No.48
- 1983: Fresh Idea – Deco (Qwest Records)
Compilations
- 1991: The Best of Switch (Motown)
- 2001: 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Switch (Motown)
Singles
- 1978: “There’ll Never Be” – U.S. No.36, R&B No.6
- 1978: “I Wanna Be Closer” – R&B No.22
- 1979: “Calling On All Girls”
- 1979: “Best Beat In Town” – U.S. No.69, R&B No.16
- 1979: “I Call Your Name” – U.S.No.83, R&B No.8
- 1980: “Love Over And Over Again” – R&B No.9
- 1980: “Don’t Take My Love Away” – R&B No.41
- 1981: “I Do Love You” – R&B No.73
- 1981: “You And I” – R&B No.57
- 1982: “Call On Me” – R&B No.70
Soundtrack
- Back to School (1986)
- The Little Mermaid (1989)
- The Neverending Story III (1994)
- Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
- My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
- The Fearless Four (1997)
- The Prince of Egypt (1998)
- Follow Your Heart (1999)
- Dinosaur (2000)
- Shrek (2001)
- Brother Bear 2 (2006)
Frequently Asked Questions About Phillip Ingram
Who is Phillip Ingram?
Ingram is an American musician.
How old is Ingram?
He is 61 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Ingram?
Not Available.
Is Ingram married?
Yes, Ingram is married. His wife is known as Rebecca.
How much is worth?
His exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much does Ingram make?
Not Available.
Where does Ingram live?
He resides in Reseda, California.
Is Ingram dead or alive?
Ingram is still alive and in good health.
Where is Ingram now?
Ingram still sings and records for television and radio commercials. He also works on films, radio station IDs, and recordings.