Most of us live in Atlanta (View Full Description) Added to PRX: 11 years and 5 months ago Produced: Apr 16, 2011 Related Site: On a raucous night at the old Regal Theater in the mid-1960s, Detective Clarence Burke Sr. watched and waited. Keni Burke, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumental musician, has worked with George Harrison, Billy Preston and Bill Withers. Besides being a Chicago cop, he was the father and manager of the members of the singing group The Five Stairsteps the name their mother Betty bestowed on the couples five kids for the descending order of their heights. Hugh McCracken on lead guitar (thats hisguitar fills on Van Morrisons Brown Eyed Girl), Richard Tee(Aretha, Donny Hathaway) on piano, Clarence Burke, Jr. on guitar andKeni on bass. An album, Second Resurrection, was released in February 1976, produced by Preston, Robert Margouleff, and the Stairsteps. TIDAL is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hi-def video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Ooh child, things are gonna be easier. His latest book The Camper Book (A Celebration of a Moveable American Dream) is available on Chicago Review Press. Select this result to view Alohe Abdulghafoor's phone number, address, and more. [4] Both were featured on their 1971 album, which was also titled Stairsteps. Georgia, except for Clarence Jr. The entire family is in the Atlanta area and Keni is theonly one still active in the music business. Old Town, New World: A Chicago Institution Adapts to a Pandemic, I get emails from students saying its their lifeline, I wouldve gone crazy during the crisis without this., Heart of Darkness: A Brief History of Chicago IndustrialPart One, The bastardization of EBM, house and synthpop infiltrated suburban homes and Billboard charts. In Over the the next several years, they reliably placed singles in the upper echelons of the Billboard R&B chart and played live with the likes of the Impressions, the Four Tops, Otis Redding, Sly and the Family Stone and the Temptations. Chicago Symphony Conundrum: Why Does the Best Get Paid Like the Rest? Resurrection (Dark Horse Records 1976). The patriarch and much of the Burke family had moved to the Atlanta area in the 1970s. After meeting Expansion Records executive Ralph Tee, Burke signed with the Sony distributed UK label. Most of the members attended Harlan High School. This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 23:22. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, and surprisingly, only No. First discovered by a member of the R&B group The Impressions,the teens musical career soared when they were introduced to musical legend Curtis Mayfieldand signed to his label. James is drawing and selling But the record also has a feel to it. The tunes that make it are the tunes that have a message. But it was no contest. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. He is residing in Florida for the moment. We were introduced to Stan Vincent. Alvin Ailey, and has done commericals for Clairol and choreographed the The Eloquence of Spareness: A Review of Half Gringas Ancestral Home. I had recorded four demos at, Wednesdays Child: A Preview of Orville Peck at Riviera Theatre. 'My brothers are doing fine. 8th November 1964, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. d. 14th May 2014, Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.A.). [11], Dean Gant died April 25, 2020 in an Atlanta area hospital at the age of 67. to beautifully arranged ballads, and their blossoming talent was recognized 1952, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), Alohe Jean Burke (b. The song has since been covered by Nina Simone, The Wondermints and Dusty Springfield. VOL. With the passing last month of the groups manager, co-writer, driver, protector and beloved father Clarence Burke Sr., were celebrating the life and longevity of O-o-h Child, a track that packs a bright, shiny burst of optimism in just nine repeated lines: 1. In 1966 he signed The Five Stairsteps to his short-lived Windy C label. The father of the group, Clarence Burke Snr., died in July 2020. Join the BP Today Newsletter for information, resources and support. The group often toured with the Impressions. Their signature song featured lone female member and eldest sister Alohe on lead vocals, with her brothers taking over briefly during various parts of the track. There was a full orchestra, Keni Burke said. his wife Pat and they are both doing very well. Mr. Burkes parents were Florence and James Marcellus Burke Sr., who worked as a Pullman porter, and later as maitre d at the Palmer House. Reynolds, who had been a member of Chocolate Syrup and was pursuing a solo career during this time, met Dramatics member Banks at the Apollo following a performance by the group. He has danced with The Dance Theater of Harlem, The Atlanta Ballet, I am a James M. is drawing and painting. The Fifth Beatle). I am a All Rights Reserved. Keni Burke said another group of singing siblings, from Gary, went home empty-handed that night: We beat the Jackson Five., Mr. Burke once told a newspaper interviewer he and his wife decided the experience would be good for them even if they lost, as long as they were ready to lose. We give donations to the Cobb Energy of the Art Centre, and I have opened The following year, the group resurfaced as The Stairsteps with two charting Buddah singles: "Didn't It Look So Easy" and "I Love You-Stop.". Stone, but they were unable to capitalize on this new-found position. Right now. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. subsequently formed the Invisible Without him, especially with us being children, therewould have been no way we would have made it. Thats when he decided what he wanted to do, his son said. according to their ages. Billy Preston introduced The Stairsteps to The Beatles, and the group signed with George Harrison's Dark Horse label distributed by A&M Records. 14 on the R&B chart. Kenneth Campbell, their work led the chief of detectives to promote both to permanent jobs in the detective bureau. STAIRSTEPS Stories! Alohe was still with the group. Learn all about Alohe Jean Burke on AllMusic. The Burkes sang along to early Miracles and Marvin Gaye songs. Advertisement James Burke became famous as part of the '70s Chicago soul group Five Stairsteps, together with his brothers Clarence Jr., Keni, Dennis, and sister, Alohe. As The Five Stairsteps moved up the charts, the band kept slogging away at record hops, clubs and small shows. The second best result is Aloha Lynn Burke age 50s in Riverdale, GA in the . in 1967 with a NATRA award as that year's outstanding R & B group. Billy said I should bring the family back in on it so I did., The result was 1976s 2nd Resurrection by The Stairsteps. He was a member of BillWithers band and played bass and co-produced Withers 1977 albumMenagerie, which included the hit Lovely Day.. Keni sang, played bass, and wrote both songs on the third single, "Tell Me Why" b/w "Salaam. The group became a quintet upon Ellington's exit, and also changed their name to the Dramatics. Word of Burke's death first began to circulate on. Overview. success, with releases on the Windy C, Curtom and Buddah labels. He appeared as part of Bill Withers' band around this time and co-produced his album Menagerie, which included the hit single "Lovely Day". They are best known for the 1970 song "O-o-h Child", a soul hit that was listed #392 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs. Mayfield had an apartment in Marina City. Watch below: Clarence Burke Sr. and The Five Stairsteps on To Tell the Truth (February 27, 1967), The Cameo Parkway record label folded in 1967 andWindy City moved to distributor Buddah Records. Dave was a 2013 recipient of the Studs Terkel Community Media Award. In the early 1950s, while on his CTA job, he helped firemen tend to victims at a State Street fire. James is drawing and selling Three years later, the group knocked one last hit out of the ballpark with Sunday Afternoon and then each went their own way. Clarence Jr is still writing music. I play trumpet and drums in a concert band. His next RCA album, 1982's Changes, yielded his biggest solo hit, "Risin' to the Top". And when my dear sister sings the first verse, her voice is so soothing it puts everybody in this mood. Detective Clarence Burke Jr. (right) and his partner Luceke Zeke Mays were credited with solving many crimes when they worked at the Chicago Police Department. We were so young. They have also lived in Smyrna, GA. Alohe is related to Ghafoor B Abdul and Martin F Burke. She's a Stranger".[5]. (View Full Description) Added to PRX: 11 years and 7 months ago. One other Black Chicago cop who successfully made the transition into music was the late Don Cornelius, the founder of Soul Train. Cornelius also left the force in 1966. The tunes became local hits. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time It reached No. People are going through struggles. [4] Around the end of 1967, Cameo Parkway folded and Windy City switched to Buddah Records through former Cameo Parkway executive Neil Bogart, who joined the new label as co-president. My children have been my life, Burke says. [6] The record sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America in August 1970. He also played some bass. Burkes brother and bandmate, Dennis Burke, confirmed James death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause was pneumonia but unrelated to Covid-19 complications. Or, send a blank email here. The After signing with Buddah, the group was once again known as the Five Stairsteps. 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. Clarence Burke, Jr. died in May 2013 at his home in Marietta. Vincent went on to become business manager for Jack Douglas when he produced the 1980 John Lennon-Yoko Ono album Double Fantasy and Vincent brought his O-o-h Child guitarist McCracken into the Lennon-Ono sessions. Between 1967 and 1971, the Dramatics made very little noise on the national scene. Cubie became more popular as a dancer than a singer. The Five Stairsteps would score one more Top 10 R&B hit with 1976s From Us to You, but the group eventually disbanded. [4] Most of the members attended Harlan High School. A double-sided hit in Chicago, the A-side, "You Waited Too Long," charted number 16 in the Billboard R&B chart in spring of 1966. 1st January 1948, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), Cubie Edwin Burke (b. Stairsteps were discovered and produced by Curtis They took up residence in New York City in the early 1970s. The time was right for that song, Burke says. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The group's second album, Family Portrait (complete with a montage of Burke family photos), was recorded and produced in Chicago by Clarence Jr. With the addition of their three-year-old brother, the group became the Five Stairsteps & Cubie. William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. The hits began to flow between 1966 and 1967. He retired in 1966 after The Five Stairsteps signed with Mayfield. Angelo Ciaravino and Richard Zoller both have a way of getting their Mount Carmel teammates and the crowd fired up. Besides Keni, surviving siblings are Alohe, seventy-two, (contralto) who nowgoes by the name Rami; James, sixty-nine (first tenor); and Dennis, sixty-eight(baritone). It wasnt his only shootout, his son said. college grad and a scientist. Alohe left the group in 1972 to begin a spiritual journey, and went on to attend college, graduate and work at Emory University, where she was also a guest speaker. There is no more complete source for urban news than the Electronic Urban Report. The group, which oftentimes was referred to as The First Family of Soul, had a vocal sound that was comforting and mellow and this was very much evident in their 1970 hit O-o-h Child that got up to No. Alohe left the group in 1972 to begin a spiritual journey, and later would attend college, graduate and work at Emory University at which she was also a guest speaker. He dealt with thepromoters. All Rights reserved. Paradoxically, He took a bullet to the back. Initially, they performed as The Five Stairstepsand Cubieand then as The Five Stairsteps. Narada Michael Walden (Journey, Weather Report) guests on the drums. [9], Cubie Burke died May 14, 2014, in Smyrna, Georgia, at the age of 49. Dennis has his own business with The mayoral candidate said he wants to ensure that our schools are fully supported and funded, and Chicagoans have reliable transportation, good-paying jobs, affordable housing and can own their own homes. A lot of folks would come over. WHO WE AREThe news you want unfiltered.The Electronic Urban Report/EUR puts the most buzz worthy African American news at your fingertips. came on parting with Mayfield. [10] Speculation was that his death was related to brain trauma, which, according to daughter DeCoda, he had suffered some six years prior. This disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the R.I.A.A. And we paved the way. The Five Stairsteps were known as The First Family of Soul before The Jackson 5 was known as The First Family of Soul.. James Burke, whose shared lead vocals helped make "O-o-h Child" into a smash for his group the Five Stairsteps in 1970, has died at age 70. By Maureen O'Donnell Aug 28, 2020, 3:45am PST The Vietnam War was ending when it came out. [4] "You Waited Too Long" peaked at number 16 on Billboard's R&B chart in early 1966. They sang the ballad World ofFantasy, written by Burke, Jr. and Gregory Fowler. 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My uncle married a woman from Puerto Rico, so we listened to Tito Rodriguez, Tito Puente., Mr. Burke once told an interviewer: Mom and I stayed close to the kids, and, when they were growing up, we dug the kind of music they dug. The Burke siblings Alohe Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, andKenneth Keni (and briefly, Cubie) were introduced to Mayfield in their native Chicago after winning a talent show as teens. Feb 25, 2021 09:30 A.M. James Burke, a former member of the Five Stairsteps, passed away due to a non-COVID-19 related illness, as confirmed by his brother. The group's self-titled debut, produced by Masucci and Clarence Jr. and released in 1980 by Mango / Island Records, featured the heavily disco -styled hit "All Night Thing", which returned the Burke brothers to the top ten on the R&B chart. nationally syndicated show 'Soul'. group broke up in 1972, but whereas the majority entered full-time education, The second part of a three part series of interviews and discussion on the history of the First Family of Soul known as the Five Stairsteps . Harlan High School. Ive heard the song a thousand times and it still makes me cry. Cubie Burke. In 1973, Howard's decision to leave the group opened the door for Reynolds' entrance; Reynolds' vocal presence and permanent entry into the group was manifested with the release of the R&B Top Ten single "Hey You! Like our content? Clarence Burke and his partner Luceke Zeke Mays climbed up the CPD ladder after solving the brutal 1959 murder of Thelma Campbell, the sister of 20th Ward alderman Kenneth Campbell. SEE ALSO: Na Cola Franklin Guilty Of Murdering Fiance Hours Before Wedding. SEGMENT TWO: In this segment Rami talks about Curtis Mayfield , the Regal Theater, the Five Stairsteps early hits, the Otis Redding bus tours, The Bar-kays , the Impressions , her song "The Look of Love", their big hit "Ooh Child ", days at the Apollo Theatre, with The Jackson Five at the Apollo theatre, the Sylvers , what happened after she left show business in 1972, and discussions on Star Trek, the Space Shuttle, and archeology. Known as the original First Family of Soul, the singing siblings five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.s six children rose to prominence in the 1960s with about a dozen singles released via four different albums. He played some bass and chauffeured them around the country and protected them from any problems on the road. "I was in the seventh grade when our careers blew up," Keni says. Heperformed with Dance Theater of Harlem. The flip side of the single, a cover of LennonMcCartney's "Dear Prudence," charted at number 49 R&B. He backed the group on bass guitar, managed them, and co-wrote songs with Clarence Jr. and Gregory Fowler. Georgia, except for Clarence Jr. Growing up in the 1950s and sixties, we never felt any of the sociopolitical things going on in Chicago. Most of us live in Atlanta Jean Burke is now known as Alohe Rami. Listen to music by Alohe Burke on Apple Music. His late brother Marcellus was also a Chicago cop. Heperformed with Dance Theater of Harlem. 6. 8. I had moved away from the family doing my own thing. In 1981, Reynolds went solo; the group disband after Banks went solo in 1983. The children of Betty and Clarence Burke first made their mark as teenagers, with siblings Clarence Jr. (d. 2013), Alohe, James, Dennis, and Keni all being backed by their father, Clarence Sr., on guitar. 1 spot they once held. And it was Curtis who introduced us to Atlanta as a place we might want to consider living, Keni says. Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States. 2. VOL. Later in the 1970s, Billy Preston introduced the Stairsteps to the Beatles, and the group signed with George Harrison's Dark Horse label, distributed by A&M Records. The group got its I love He was shot in the lower back. Once, while out driving, My dad noticed a holdup going on in the taxi in front of him. My dad would give us some pointers, but it was more Clarence, Jr., who kept us moving cohesively, Keni says. his wife Pat and they are both doing very well. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! Happening (Curtom Records 1969), Step The group released a follow-up album, Really Wanna See You. Some day, when your head is much lighter. The following year the Dramatics released "In the Rain," which was also penned by Hester. The crowd roared loudest for the Burke kids, so they were the winners. The follow-up single, "Pasado", also covered by the group Pockets, received airplay in Chicago, New York, and other markets. When my dad started seeing the gang initiations he was like,Okay, maybe I will let my children go into the music business. Thatwas a way to get away from all that., The Five Stairsteps ascended to new heights after O-o-h Child., O-o-h Child, Keni says with a laugh, and he pauses. Clarence Sr. then brought the budding outfit to his neighbor, Fred Cash of the Impressions, who was so impressed he linked them up with Curtis Mayfield. Burke's brother and bandmate, Dennis Burke, confirmed James' death to. The following year, Clarence Jr. and Masucci formed Seduction Productions. Members have included Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke Jr., James Burke, Dennis Burke, Kenneth "Keni" Burke, Cubie Burke, Dean Gant. Some day, yeah, well walk in the rays of a beautiful sun. on August 1970. One day George came by. In the early 1970s, the group was known simply as The Stairsteps. I had recorded four demos at Curtom (Mayfields studio in Chicago). 19th September 1950, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. d. 19th February 2021, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), Kenneth (Keni) Burke (b. The single torpedoed its way to the number one spot on the R&B charts, maintaining that position for four consecutive weeks; the single also peaked at number five on the pop charts. She tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview. 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