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'''Stedman Pearson''' (born 29 June 1964) is an ] ] and dancer, most notable for being a member of the pop group ] with his four siblings. '''Stedman Pearson''' (born 29 June 1964) is a British singer, most notable for being a member of the pop group ] with his four siblings.


==Career== ==Career==
Pearson is the eldest of five ]s, and he studied both dance and fashion at college prior to embarking on a career in music. In 1983, Pearson (then aged 19) joined his teenaged brother and sisters in Five Star, which was created and managed by their father, former musician ]. In addition to performing backing vocals, Stedman's interest in dance and fashion would play an integral role in the group and he began designing some of the outfits that would ultimately become the group's trademark matching stage costumes.<ref name="Echo">{{cite news|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/Pop-star-is-aiming-to.5654479.jp|title=Pop star is aiming to give Five Star service|date=17 September 2009|publisher='']''|accessdate=29 January 2010}}</ref> The glittering costumes coupled with their synchronised dance routines often led to comparisons with ]. The group achieved huge commercial success in the mid 1980s, with their second album '']'' reaching no.1 and selling in excess of 1.2 million copies in the UK alone.<ref name="BPI"></ref> By the end of the decade, they had achieved fifteen UK Top 40 hit singles and four Top 20 albums<ref></ref> (three of them reaching Platinum status).<ref name="BPI"/> Pearson would join his four siblings on stage at the 1987 ] where they won the category for "Best Group". However, their popularity declined and did not continue into the 1990s, even though the group continued to record. Pearson is the eldest of five siblings, and he studied both dance and fashion at college prior to embarking on a career in music. In 1983, Pearson (then aged 19) joined his teenaged brother and sisters in Five Star, which was created and managed by their father, former musician ]. In addition to performing backing vocals, Stedman's interest in dance and fashion would play an integral role in the group and he began designing some of the outfits that would ultimately become the group's trademark matching stage costumes.<ref name="Echo">{{cite news|url=http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/Pop-star-is-aiming-to.5654479.jp|title=Pop star is aiming to give Five Star service|date=17 September 2009|newspaper=]|access-date=29 January 2010}}</ref> The glittering costumes coupled with their synchronised dance routines often led to comparisons with ].{{Citation needed|date=June 2018}}


The group achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s, with their second album '']'' reaching number 1 and selling in excess of 1.2 million copies in the UK alone.<ref name="BPI"></ref> By the end of the decade, they had achieved fifteen UK Top 40 hit singles and four Top 20 albums<ref></ref> (three of them reaching Platinum status).<ref name="BPI"/> Pearson would join his four siblings on stage at the 1987 ] where they won the category for "Best Group". However, their popularity declined and did not continue into the 1990s, even though the group continued to record.
⚫ In 1989, amid reports of bankruptcy, Pearson and his family were forced to move out of their opulent Berkshire mansion which they had bought in 1987.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news| last = Simpson| first = Dave| title = Let's Go Round Again|newspaper = The Guardian|location = London|date =26 June 2008| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/jun/26/popandrock.culture|accessdate = 10 December 2009}}</ref> They moved first to ] and then over to the ] in an attempt to revive their career.<ref name="Guardian"/> However, further commercial success eluded them throughout the 1990s, and by 2001 the group had downsized to a trio, with Stedman, ], and ] being the only remaining members. This version of the group performed on the '']'' in 2002 along with various other pop acts of the 1980s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/music-in-newcastle/2002/12/13/pop-goes-the-80-s-61634-12451381/|title=Pop goes the 80s|date=13 December 2002|publisher=]|accessdate=29 January 2010}}</ref> Pearson would continue to appear with sister Denise and three backing dancers billed as ''Five Star'' up until 2008, making appearances at ] in the UK.


⚫ In 1989, amid reports of bankruptcy, Pearson and his family were forced to move out of their opulent Berkshire mansion which they had bought in 1987.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news| last = Simpson| first = Dave| title = Let's Go Round Again|newspaper = The Guardian|location = London|date =26 June 2008| url = https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/jun/26/popandrock.culture|access-date = 10 December 2009}}</ref> They moved first to ] and then over to the United States in an attempt to revive their career.<ref name="Guardian"/> However, further commercial success eluded them throughout the 1990s, and by 2001 the group had downsized to a trio, with Stedman, ], and ] being the only remaining members. This version of the group performed on the '']'' in 2002 along with various other pop acts of the 1980s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/music-in-newcastle/2002/12/13/pop-goes-the-80-s-61634-12451381/|title=Pop goes the 80s|date=13 December 2002|newspaper=]|access-date=29 January 2010}}</ref> Pearson would continue to appear with sister Denise and three backing dancers billed as ''Five Star'' up until 2008, making appearances at ] in the UK.
⚫ Though not primarily a songwriter within the group, Pearson gained a writing credit for the B-side tracks "Pure Energy" (1986) and "Stone Court" (1987), an instrumental track named after the ] the family had moved into. He also co-wrote the track "Feelings" with sister ] for the group's 1990 ].

⚫ Though not primarily a songwriter within the group, Pearson gained a writing credit for the B-side tracks "Pure Energy" (1986) and "Stone Court" (1987), an instrumental track named after the Berkshire mansion the family had moved into. He also co-wrote the track "Feelings" with sister ] for the group's 1990 ].


==After Five Star== ==After Five Star==
After his years of success with Five Star, Pearson diversified with other business interests. For a time, he ran a ] hire service<ref name="Guardian"/> and also taught dance at a school in London.<ref name="Echo"/> In September 2006, Pearson utilised his dance skills and appeared as a contestant on the ] ] programme '']'' in which he finished in third place.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/scissorhands/celebrities/stedman-pearson/|title=BBC Profile|publisher=]|accessdate=29 January 2010}}</ref> In 2007, Pearson announced that he was recording his first solo album, although this yet remains to be released.<ref name="BBC"/> In 2008, Pearson was one of the contestants on the BBC reality show '']'', in which celebrities become hairdressers in aid of ].<ref name="BBC"/> In September 2009, after already teaching dance at a school in London, Pearson began working at the Derngate Gym in ], holding a weekly 'jazz dance' class at the facility.<ref name="Echo"/> After his years of success with Five Star, Pearson diversified with other business interests. For a time, he ran a ] hire service<ref name="Guardian"/> and also taught dance at a school in London.<ref name="Echo"/> In September 2006, Pearson utilised his dance skills and appeared as a contestant on the ] ] programme '']'' in which he finished in third place.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/scissorhands/celebrities/stedman-pearson/|title=BBC Profile|publisher=]|access-date=29 January 2010}}</ref> In 2007, Pearson announced that he was recording his first solo album, although this remains to be released.<ref name="BBC"/> In 2008, Pearson was one of the contestants on the BBC reality show '']'', in which celebrities become hairdressers in aid of ].<ref name="BBC"/> In September 2009, after already teaching dance at a school in London, Pearson began working at the Derngate Gym in ], holding a weekly 'jazz dance' class at the facility.<ref name="Echo"/>


⚫ In October 1990, Stedman Pearson appeared in court and pleaded guilty to a charge of ] after being arrested in a public toilet in ] in London.<ref name="Guardian" /><ref>"We Are Family" (Documentary interview with 5 Star). BBC Television. (7 January 2003)</ref><ref></ref><ref>Larkin, Colin (1998). ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul'', (p.121). Virgin Books/Muze Inc. London, England. {{ISBN|0-7535-0241-0}}</ref><ref>Rees, Dafydd & Crampton, Luke (1991). ''Rock Movers and Shakers'', p.172-173 (1991 Rev. Edition). ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, U.S. {{ISBN|0-87436-661-5}}.</ref>
==Controversies==
⚫ In October 1990, Stedman Pearson appeared in court and pleaded guilty to a charge of ] after being arrested in a public toilet in ] in London.<ref name="Guardian" /><ref>"Sex Disgrace of 5 Star Stedman". The Sun (London). 9 October 1990 (Page 5).</ref><ref>"We Are Family" (Documentary interview with 5 Star). BBC Television. (7 January 2003)</ref><ref></ref><ref>Larkin, Colin (1998). ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul'', (p.121). Virgin Books/Muze Inc. London, England. ISBN 0-7535-0241-0</ref><ref>Rees, Daffyd & Crampton, Luke (1991). ''Rock Movers and Shakers'', p.172-173 (1991 Rev. Edition). ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, U.S. ISBN 0-87436-661-5.</ref>


In July 2007, it was reported that police had been called to Pearson's home after he claimed to have received death threats from his father and former manager, ].<ref>{{cite news| last = Pool| first = Hannah| title = Me and My Hero| newspaper = The Guardian'| date = 7 Nov 2008| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/nov/07/celebrity-childhood-heroes|accessdate = 1 October 2009}}</ref> In July 2007, it was reported that police had been called to Pearson's home after he claimed to have received death threats from his father and former manager, ].<ref>{{cite news| last = Pool| first = Hannah| title = Me and My Hero| newspaper = The Guardian| date = 7 November 2008| url = https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/nov/07/celebrity-childhood-heroes|access-date = 1 October 2009}}</ref>


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British pop singer

Stedman Pearson
Birth nameStedman Pearson Jr.
Born (1964-06-29) 29 June 1964 (age 60)
OriginIslington, North London, England
GenresR&B, dance, pop
OccupationSinger
Years active1983–present
Member ofFive Star
Musical artist

Stedman Pearson (born 29 June 1964) is a British singer, most notable for being a member of the pop group Five Star with his four siblings.

Career

Pearson is the eldest of five siblings, and he studied both dance and fashion at college prior to embarking on a career in music. In 1983, Pearson (then aged 19) joined his teenaged brother and sisters in Five Star, which was created and managed by their father, former musician Buster Pearson. In addition to performing backing vocals, Stedman's interest in dance and fashion would play an integral role in the group and he began designing some of the outfits that would ultimately become the group's trademark matching stage costumes. The glittering costumes coupled with their synchronised dance routines often led to comparisons with The Jackson Five.

The group achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s, with their second album Silk & Steel reaching number 1 and selling in excess of 1.2 million copies in the UK alone. By the end of the decade, they had achieved fifteen UK Top 40 hit singles and four Top 20 albums (three of them reaching Platinum status). Pearson would join his four siblings on stage at the 1987 Brit Awards where they won the category for "Best Group". However, their popularity declined and did not continue into the 1990s, even though the group continued to record.

In 1989, amid reports of bankruptcy, Pearson and his family were forced to move out of their opulent Berkshire mansion which they had bought in 1987. They moved first to Hatfield and then over to the United States in an attempt to revive their career. However, further commercial success eluded them throughout the 1990s, and by 2001 the group had downsized to a trio, with Stedman, Denise, and Lorraine Pearson being the only remaining members. This version of the group performed on the Here and Now Tour in 2002 along with various other pop acts of the 1980s. Pearson would continue to appear with sister Denise and three backing dancers billed as Five Star up until 2008, making appearances at Butlins Holiday Camps in the UK.

Though not primarily a songwriter within the group, Pearson gained a writing credit for the B-side tracks "Pure Energy" (1986) and "Stone Court" (1987), an instrumental track named after the Berkshire mansion the family had moved into. He also co-wrote the track "Feelings" with sister Doris for the group's 1990 self-titled album.

After Five Star

After his years of success with Five Star, Pearson diversified with other business interests. For a time, he ran a limousine hire service and also taught dance at a school in London. In September 2006, Pearson utilised his dance skills and appeared as a contestant on the UK Channel 5 programme The All Star Talent Show in which he finished in third place. In 2007, Pearson announced that he was recording his first solo album, although this remains to be released. In 2008, Pearson was one of the contestants on the BBC reality show Celebrity Scissorhands, in which celebrities become hairdressers in aid of Children In Need. In September 2009, after already teaching dance at a school in London, Pearson began working at the Derngate Gym in Northampton, holding a weekly 'jazz dance' class at the facility.

In October 1990, Stedman Pearson appeared in court and pleaded guilty to a charge of public indecency after being arrested in a public toilet in New Malden in London.

In July 2007, it was reported that police had been called to Pearson's home after he claimed to have received death threats from his father and former manager, Buster Pearson.

References

  1. ^ "Pop star is aiming to give Five Star service". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 17 September 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  2. ^ British Phonographic Industry - Certifications Database
  3. Chart Stats - Five Star
  4. ^ Simpson, Dave (26 June 2008). "Let's Go Round Again". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  5. "Pop goes the 80s". The Journal. 13 December 2002. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  6. ^ "BBC Profile". BBC. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  7. "We Are Family" (Documentary interview with 5 Star). BBC Television. (7 January 2003)
  8. Virgin Media - "80s Stars: Where Are They Now" article on Five Star
  9. Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul, (p.121). Virgin Books/Muze Inc. London, England. ISBN 0-7535-0241-0
  10. Rees, Dafydd & Crampton, Luke (1991). Rock Movers and Shakers, p.172-173 (1991 Rev. Edition). ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, U.S. ISBN 0-87436-661-5.
  11. Pool, Hannah (7 November 2008). "Me and My Hero". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
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