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Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies, aged 60
Pearson was the eldest of five siblings who were turned into a Jackson 5-inspired musical group
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Stedman Pearson, the eldest of the family quintet band Five Star, has died aged 60.
The band, which was inspired by the success of Jackson 5, found fame in the Eighties with the hit singles āRain or Shineā, āSystem Addictā and āLet Me Be the Oneā.
The Stedman family confirmed that he died on 10 March and had been on dialysis.
The family said in a statement shared with The Independent: āWe are very saddened to say on this day ā our beloved son/brother Stedman Pearson Jr has passed.ā
āHe was a gentleman to the very end ā in every way and an amazing son/brother and uncle. May the memories and love he gave to us and the world be our greatest comfort. He will be deeply missed.ā
Stedman, from Romford, Essex, was the eldest of five siblings, who were turned into a musical group by their father Buster Pearson, a former recording artist.
The band was launched in 1983, and at the height of their success in 1987, they won a Brit Award for Best Group.
Five Star was comprised of Stedman, his brother Delroy, and sisters Lorraine, Denise and Doris. The five became three in 2001 following a brief split, with Stedman continuing to perform with his sisters Denis and Lorraine until 2006. The band reunited again in 2012 before disbanding for a final time.
Stedman continued working adjacent to the entertainment industry, working as a dance teacher and running a limousine hire service.
Pearson was the eldest of five siblings who were turned into a Jackson 5-inspired musical group (EMPICS Entertainment)In 2006, he finished third place on Channel 5ās All Star Talent Show.
The group channelled popstar glamour and would wear glittering matching costumes with intricate synchronised group routines.
Stedman was known best for his slick dance moves and attention to detail when performing choreography.
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Try for freeThe singer has been remembered by friends and fans as āsweet and gentleā and an outstanding performer.
One person wrote on X/Twitter: āWoke up to learn of my friends passing....HE was one of the gentlest and lovely people I knew.. an awesome dancer with just a childlike zest for life....you made a huge difference to my life and will be missed muchly !!!ā
Another person added: āI adored Five Star and loved Stedman spent hours trying to copy their choreography as a teen. Am gutted.ā
āStedman was so serious and precise with the dance routines! Sad to hear this,ā said one fan, as another added: ā5 star used to live in my old village, a beautiful house on the A30. Every Sunday, young fans would gather outside the gates, and the band members would drive their wonderfully expensive cars up and down the A30 for an hour. It was an experience.
āLoved Five Star as a child and still love to hear them on the radio. Condolences to his brother, sisters & family.ā
