British Singer Stedman Pearson, Formerly of 80s Pop Group Five Star, Passes Away at 60

Stedman Pearson, Founding Member of British Pop Group Five Star, Dies at 60

Stedman Pearson, a vocalist and founding member of the iconic British pop group Five Star, has passed away at the age of 60. According to his sister Deniece, Pearson had been battling diabetes and undergoing dialysis treatment.

As a member of Five Star, Pearson was part of a sibling quintet that rose to fame in the 1980s with their catchy pop songs, synchronized dance routines, and matching outfits. The group, which included Stedman, Deniece, Lorraine, Doris, and Delroy, was often regarded as the British equivalent of The Jackson 5.

Pearson’s family released a statement, remembering him as “a gentleman to the very end” and an “amazing son, brother, and uncle.” They added, “May the memories and love he gave to us and the world be our greatest comfort. He will be deeply missed.”

Five Star achieved significant success during their heyday, releasing two platinum-selling albums, Luxury of Life and Silk and Steel, and scoring six top 10 singles in the UK charts. The group won a Brit Award for Best British Group in 1987.

After initially disbanding in 1995, Five Star reunited in 2001 and performed together sporadically over the years. Stedman also made solo appearances on TV shows, including The All Star Talent Show and Celebrity Scissorhands.

As the eldest of the five siblings, Stedman was a key figure in the group’s formation, which was facilitated by their father, Buster Pearson, in 1983.