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Gene Barge is an American saxophonist, arranger, and producer. He was born on August 9, 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama. He is best known for his work with Ray Charles, Etta James, and other blues and soul artists. Barge began his career as a saxophonist in the 1940s, playing with various jazz and blues bands. He eventually joined Ray Charles' band in the 1950s, and went on to become one of Charles' most important collaborators. He arranged and produced many of Charles' classic recordings, including "What'd I Say" and "Hit the Road Jack". Barge also worked with other blues and soul artists, including Etta James, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2006. At the age of 97, Gene Barge is still active in the music industry. He continues to produce and arrange music, and has recently worked with artists such as John Legend and Alicia Keys. His net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

Popular As James Gene Barge
Occupation Musician · composer · producer · actor
Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 9 August 1926
Birthday 9 August
Birthplace Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
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1961

In 1961, the Dovells reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a song called "The Bristol Stomp", which refers to Bristol, Pennsylvania, and includes the line "We ponied and twisted and we rocked with Daddy G". Since Gene Barge had earlier co-written "A Night With Daddy 'G' - Part 1" and "A Night With Daddy 'G' - Part 2" (Legrand LEG 1004), many applied the pseudonym 'Daddy G' to him. It is not known whether the 'Daddy G' of that 1961 song lyric was intended to be Gene Barge or Bishop 'Daddy' Grace, a Norfolk, Virginia evangelist, whose church address was the inspiration for the naming of the group.

The lyrics to Gary U.S. Bonds' 1961 hit on Legrand, "Quarter To Three", which were added to the original Church Street Five instrumental, mentions the Church Street Five and Daddy G, and contains the lyrics "With the help last night, of Daddy G" and the exhortation "Blow, Daddy!"

1960

Barge moved from Virginia to Chicago in the early 1960s to widen his music and acting careers. He worked with Chess Records during the 1960s, playing on recording sessions and providing arrangements along with some production work. In the 1970s, he continued to produce as well as arrange records, including Natalie Cole's early hits.

1926

James Gene Barge (born August 9, 1926) is an American tenor and alto saxophonist, composer in several bands, and actor.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia in August 1926, he was a founding member of the 1960s band The Church Street Five, which recorded for the locally based label, Legrand Records, operated by Frank Guida. The band included Gene Barge (sax), Ron "Junior" Farley (bass), Willie Burnell (piano), Leonard Barks (trombone), and Emmet Shields (drums).