in 1987, bobby joined the group, and failing to find deals with major labels, the group (still known as debarge) signed with the independent label striped horse records, later releasing what turned out to be their final studio album, "bad boys". since striped horse had financial problems promoting the album and without the help of motown, and although two singles were released – "dance all night", which peaked at number 33, and the ballad "i got you babe", which only reached number 73 – the album itself failed to chart.