George LaBarge

George Labarge was an esteemed steamboat captain and businessman, operating along the Missouri River for many years.

LaBarge was known for his hardworking, honest and dependable boatman reputation which earned him many admirers and clients. Additionally, LaBarge had a legendary spirit and courage in the face of hardship.

Early Life and Education

LaBarge’s early career was in the fur trade. He traveled with a bull boat on the Loup River in Nebraska and later with mackinaw boats on Missouri and Platte rivers.

In 1835, he contracted with the American Fur Company to transport their stock to St. Louis.

He returned to the river in 1848 and joined Captain Joseph A. Sire’s steamboat, the Martha. As Captain Sire retired after 30 years on board, he assumed control of that vessel as its master.

He also constructed a steamboat named Mary. Tragically, in 1856 an ice-floe devastated the Mississippi River, killing all but those aboard the St. Mary and LaBarge’s assistant.

Professional Career

George LaBarge was a renowned Secret Service agent who tragically passed away after being involved in a head-on collision on a mountain road near California. With over two decades of experience protecting monarchies around the world, LaBarge had much to be proud of.

He’s been the guitarist/front man for popular performing acts like Bond, Rain, Sweet Blindness, Zwol, Stem, Stingaree and The Dexters; recorded and toured with Canadian talent such as The Irish Rovers, Doug Riley, Ian Tyson David Clayton-Thomas Rhinoceros Long John Baldry; and proudly performed alongside Hall of Famers in guitar-playing capacities.

Achievements and Honors

George LaBarge has earned a number of distinctions throughout his life. He was inducted into the American Chemical Society and awarded with a Norton Prize.

He has also been recognized for his contributions to chemical education, having written articles for both the Journal of Chemical Education and American Institute of Chemists.

He set a speed record for steamboats on the Missouri River in 1850 when he piloted his St. Ange to Yellowstone River in twenty-eight days. A year later, he took that same boat down Poplar River.

Personal Life

George LaBarge is a renowned and talented musician, having collaborated with some of the greatest performers in history. A staple in Toronto’s music scene for over two decades, LaBarge keeps Canadian sound alive through his work as guitarist/front man.

He began as a fur trader and quickly rose to become one of the most renowned steamboat captains on the Missouri River. A pioneer, he took risks on numerous trading expeditions while serving as policeman and fighting in Indian wars.

Net Worth

LaBarge is a Canadian guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer who has been making waves in the music industry since 1977. He’s released several albums and performed live and recording with many artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana; additionally he’s collaborated with Kim Mitchell, Ian Tyson and Frank Biner from Tower of Power for various projects.

According to Wikipedia, Google, Forbes and IMDb, LaBarge has a net worth of $5 million as of 2021. His primary income source comes from his career as a musician; he owns multiple cars and houses as well. Furthermore, LaBarge is well-known on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter; for more details about LaBarge’s current net worth, age, salary, lifestyle etc. please scroll down.