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28 de ago. de 2020 · Clarence Burke Sr., ex-Chicago detective who managed his kids, The Five Stairsteps, dead at 90. Before retiring from the Chicago Police Department in the mid–1960s to manage the group known for its hit ‘O-o-h Child,’ he was one of the city’s few Black detectives. By Maureen O’Donnell. Aug 28, 2020, 3:45am PDT.
The Five Stairsteps, known as "The First Family of Soul" and later "The Invisible Man's Band", were an American Chicago soul group made up of five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.'s six children: Alohe Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, and Kenneth "Keni", and briefly, Cubie.
Today, we celebrate the life of Clarence Burke, Sr., the Chicago police detective who left the force to manage his very talented children, who became the internationally revered soul group, The Five Stairsteps, an act named by their mother to reflect the differences in their heights.
1 de sept. de 2020 · With the passing last month of the group’s manager, co-writer, driver, protector and beloved father Clarence Burke Sr., we’re celebrating the life and longevity of “O-o-h Child,” a track ...
18 de oct. de 2015 · Clarence Burke Sr., father of the soul group The Five Stairsteps, appears as a contestant on this segment from a 1967 episode of "To Tell the Truth" with host Bud Collyer and panelists Tom...
30 de may. de 2013 · Clarence Burke Jr., who died on May 26 at age 64, was the lead singer, guitar player, songwriter, and choreographer of the Five Stairsteps.
30 de ago. de 2020 · PROVIDED Detective Clarence Burke Jr. (right) and partner Luceke “Zeke” Mays were credited with solving many crimes when they worked at the Chicago Police Department. “That’s how they always looked — sharp and ready,” said Mr. Burke’s son Keni.
