Whatever Happened to Five Star? | Part 2

Part 2 of Whatever Happened to Five Star.
This video chronicles the group's journey from 1990 to present day (2022).
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Hope you enjoy xoxo

[@Ricktovoice]

As an ex-television director, I gotta say, this was very well produced. Thank you for compiling all of this info on a group that I listened to growing up, but never knew anything about. Job well done.

[@francisnwaochei9351]

No sensationalism, only facts. That’s true journalism. Thanks for staying true to real journalism.

[@jimmylongmyonlinevideos6711]

I do have to say this fact that not many people will admit. They were pioneers in the way they danced. They danced insinc with each other which lead the way for many groups that came after them.

[@connieclay3342]

Pioneers? The Temptations and other Motown groups were dancing in sync in the 60s. Give credit where credit is due.

[@jimmylongmyonlinevideos6711]

@@connieclay3342 true very true. But I'm speaking in terms of that new style of music at that time

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

​@@jimmylongmyonlinevideos6711Do you think they came up with that idea by themselves?

[@AriesGirl7719]

The Jackson 5 (which 5 Star was patterned after) also danced in sync to pop music. I’m sorry, I think I understand what you’re trying to do, giving them credit for something, but there were plenty of well-known groups who danced in sync.

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

@@AriesGirl7719 Exactly! In the U.S.

[@scott2802]

As a further update Denise has released a solo album with another on the way in 2024, she is still touring. Doris has recorded several songs including a new version of System Addict. Lorraine is writing her books still, Stedman has released singles and Delroy is still producing.

[@tellethomas410]

I loved 5 Star back in the day, they were black entertainers living in the UK and that blew my mind as a kid! To see Denise still out here performing, sounding and looking amazing, it’s crazy she doesn’t have a solo deal here in the states🤷🏾‍♂️ I’d always wondered what became of the guys. Thanks for creating and sharing, hope to see them out here again soon❤

[@BillBiggs1]

This was the most comprehensive and informative documentary on Five Star I have watched so far, you did a good job, well done for shining a spotlight on these legends. I’m still a big fan and hope they do another tour in the UK.

[@Sephsaysso]

Thank you so so much. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, hopefully they’ll come together to do another tour 🙏🏽

[@christopherlawledge9093]

Do not go into toilets wiv him very very dodgy ok u have been warned

[@christophermcguire27]

You wouldn't work for the Sun would you

[@BillBiggs1]

@@christopherlawledge9093 give it a rest, that was like 30 odd years ago.

[@christopherlawledge9093]

U must be one of his dodgy mates ?

[@PLANETIA01]

From 1982 through to 2004 I DJ-ed in cities all over Australia and eventually the world. 5 STAR was a group that I can honestly say "back in the day" had a very extreme cult following, especially their dance tunes. THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH dance remix was Number 1 in Sydney for many months of 1987 and has now become a Dance Floor Anthem in Australia. I took this tune to New York in 1987 when it was still hot, and it filled the dancefloors wherever I played. To this day THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH still remains in MY personal top 10 tunes of all-time. Thanks so much for creating, producing, narrating, editing and posting part I and part II of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO 5 STAR. I wish all the members of 5 STAR all the very best and I'd like to thank them for the many thousands of hours that I and others in Australia have enjoyed their music. DM

[@hiphopjewels]

I'm in my late 40s, and remember seeing a few of their music videos on TV back in the 80s. I wanted to see more from them, but TV here in the USA just wasn't showing them much. I never knew what happened to them after the first few albums. Their image was too close to the Jacksons, and they weren't promoted in the US in magazines and interviews which were huge at that time. And, without their videos in heavy rotation, there was no way they would catch on better here. I enjoyed their music whenever I heard it. Glad to know they are still a tight knit family, and while family drama happens, theirs isn't too bad actually. Well done telling their story.

[@saj8]

BET was playing their videos heavy, iirc.

[@hiphopjewels]

@@saj8 Oh okay, and I hardly saw them but was watching BET. Definitely NOT on heavy rotation, played every now and then is more like it. SMH

[@DeeNice681]

Denise always looked like Toni Braxton to me!

[@JillCheese]

I agree! It's uncanny!

[@helenbestman5338]

We all have twins.

[@paoratepue1892]

I agree the more I look at Denise Pearson who is a beautiful & classy ladi! She looks like Toni Braxton who is another beautiful classy ladi as well. They are sister's in the R & B in the Music Industry not related!❤❤❤❤

[@brownstar5432]

@DeeNice681: Right?! Jamaican & Indian blended together and brought us Toni's doppleganger!

[@TheMancMod01]

I thought 5* were great back in the day. I remember pinching my younger brothers cassette tape so I could listen to them on my Walkman. I'm now 50, and this has brought back so many good memories. Thank you

[@carolinekamya2339]

Loved them, black british and top notch performances!!!

[@derricklofton1982]

No Matter what people say…..I personally loved the group Five Star …..they where always and till this day on my playlist, during my drives from duty station to duty station, the music they made has always been a part of me, truly this is a UNSUNG group, still listening to Five Star.

[@Swinga05]

That was a great documentary 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾very well done, thank you😊

[@mathgirl76]

Thank you, you did a good job, more people should see this. I loved them and thought they were so cool when I was a kid ❤️💯❤️

[@TRONwuzhere82]

Thank you for those vids. You showed interviews, videos and photos I had never seen before, especially since I live in the U.S. I'm a huge Five Star fan, going back to when Luxury of Life came out when I was only 12. Even now at 50 yrs. I'm still a fan of their timeless music. They were definitely NOT promoted well at all here in the States. I actually got to meet and have lunch with Buster Pearson back in 1998 and asked him why this was and he really didn't give me a satisfying answer.🤨 But he treated me to lunch and bought me a gift and it was an overall pleasant experience. It's so incredibly sad and bizarre that Denise never got the recognition that she deserved because she truly has one THE BEST voices in the music industry...period. I will always regret not getting to see FIVE STAR perform LIVE. Thanks again for putting these videos together. I'm sure it was a lot of work and very time consuming but what you did is very much appreciated!

[@BillBiggs1]

When Whitney Houston was asked to name the female vocalists she rated, she mentioned Denise Pearson. Endorsements don’t come any higher than that.

[@TRONwuzhere82]

@@BillBiggs1 Really? Yes, that's a VERY high compliment! Thank you for that bit of 411.

[@JustTheLonelyTalk]

@@BillBiggs1 🤔 That sounds like made up. Where was this statement made?

[@southsudani983]

she should of gone single or trio with her sisters with sted designing clothes n del just producing

[@BillBiggs1]

@@JustTheLonelyTalk why would I make some thing up, I know what I watched and heard

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Thank you for the update of this once amazing group. Although they did sort of remind me of the Jacksons this group had their own unique style.

[@davidberry7985]

Legends of their day loved listening to their music back in the day still got some of their music on my phone now

[@najwaflowers7014]

Im surprised about how many of their collective hits I remember. Although I was quite young when this group hit they most certainly made an impression.

[@YasminE-dk6nf]

You did an awesome job on this video!!!! This popped up after I was watching 5 Star's "Let me be the One" video. I got to learn about the their start in music, and their career throughout. I absolutely enjoyed listening to this group in my teen years!!! Very talented group. Great memories of youth! Oh, and also UK groups were really appreciated by myself and many others here in America.. So many great groups from the UK in the 80s. A great and very interesting time in music! 💃🏽💃🏽🕴🏽💃🏽🕴🏾🎵🎶🎤🎶🎤

[@idalarsson4729]

Thank you for doing all of the fantastic work to put this 2 part music treasure together! 5 stars was the soundtrack to my early teens, and has become my comfort music now when I’m older. 💕

[@zaraparveen9660]

Thees guys were on top of the British music industry. They were amazing so unique . The best pop group in the history of music. They can never ever be replaced. Never to be forgotten. Five star I love your music dancing .. ❤

[@mj-cd9lk]

I stumbled across this and gave it a watch. I remember my mate loving these back in the 80s. I loved a few songs but then never really heard about them for years. This was so informative video of our pop culture I’ve seen. Absolutely loved it, so interesting and not long winded like a lot I’ve seen. Loved it. Im going to check out your channel and see what else you’ve got. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I love nostalgia and this took me right back to those good ole days.

[@CrueLoaf]

They all lived near me in Romford. Would often see them singing together at the bus stop.

[@originalkandicekellynews]

Their music makes me feel so happy. The memories.

[@BillieEilishFanTheBeatlesFan77]

I find it hard to believe that Denise is a diva she seems so lovely as well 😳😳😳

[@CapricornNJ]

Hello Sephsaysso! I grew up in the 80s (graduated high school in 87) and I loved Five Star! I always felt they needed more exposure and deserved more success here in the US. I was in the NYC area, and in that area we had a very popular R&B focused radio station (98.7) and a popular dance music radio station (103.5), both stations gave a lot of airplay to Five Star's singles. I originally had their first three albums on cassette, and when I updated my collection to CDs, got the Legends 3 CD collection. Now, Five Star is on my Spotify playlists.

[@Edgar_Randolph]

Thank you, for making this. So many people in these comments have said Thank you & it's so nice to see people's manners, the now older generation. Hardly ever see people saying thank you for other videos.

[@user-lc7zm6fw9h]

Five Star!!!!!! Love Y'all!!! "Can't Wait Another Minute" is my JAM!!!!! Happy to see you are all doing well 😍😍🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@sidetrippingwithcary]

VERY well done! I was a fan of 5 Star here in the US back in the 80s, but had no idea how absolutely huge they were in Britain and internationally. I hope they reunite and start touring again; the “old school” music circuit is huge over here in the States! I’d certainly buy a ticket and attend a show!

[@shawnmatthews9594]

With the money they earned in the 1980’s, each person should be set for life. Dad mismanaged their money. 😢

[@phitantran]

thank you for two thorough and very in depth videos! 😍 well done!

[@Sephsaysso]

❤️❤️

[@lmg3000]

They were a very big part of that British music scene from 80’s but once they left to the US I think that was a poor choice only because as we now know many record labels are taking advantage of the artists old and new.

[@veronicashackelford3696]

This is absolutely True, the celebrities old/new have been taken advantage of from the past/Present and this is a FACT!

[@securityrobot]

“ They were a very big part of that British music scene from 80’s”, no they weren’t. That’s an absolute falsehood.

[@dadevi]

​@@securityrobot They had several #2 singles. What are you on about?

[@femmefatale71]

@@securityrobotyes they were and your gaslighting does not change that wierdo.

[@urbanmystical222]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WoW!!! ❤ Totally amazing!!!!! You did such a great job making this video. It's such a nice tribute to this wonderful and talented group. I wasn't aware that their father passed away. May he rest in peace and power. ✝️💯🙏❤️

[@LeFouGallois]

Thank you so much for this deep dive. This was quite a nostalgia fest for me. In my early teens I was seriously (system) addicted to their music, and I lost count of the hours playing their vinyl albums and creating my own routines.

[@Vincent50]

Awesome family group. Thank God they’re still with us and maybe one day they’ll do it just one more time.

[@robbycarson4999]

This was a dope documentary well put together! 5 stars is still one of my favorite gps from the UK! They're definately the UK version of the Jackson Five. Their fashion n dancing reminds of Janet Jackson!

[@creativequeen8371]

Great video. Respectful, non-sensationslist, with new and relevant info. I had the pleasure, just prior to Lockdown, of going out for drinks with Denise, through a musician friend of mine. She is super-lovely, quietly-spoken and very kind. Love Five star. Our answer to The Jacksons.

[@jimmylongmyonlinevideos6711]

I love you 5 Star, thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@steevobarker581]

Thoroughly enjoyed these videos. Shows the fickle world of pop music back in the day. Not entirely sure what they were thinking buying all those high end sports cars, but perhaps they were leased? Seemed like a nice bunch, just, like many got used and discarded, but fair play for carrying on with the rewind concerts. "Rain or shine" eh? Made some cracking pop songs with "the slightest touch" being a belter, especially the 12", and knocks anything released today out of the ball park. Great all round though, and cheers.

[@spreadmorelove5235]

They need to reunite and push their legacy to the next level. I think a reality show of them piecing their relationships and working on a new music and ultimately a tour would do the trick. Many people who grew up with them will tune in and in this day and age of social media, they will attract a new fan base. I hope one of them sees this message and take it to heart.

[@afrogroov]

thank you thank you......very well done....narration, illustration....this brought me back to the 80's.....5Star, TTDA....UK was rocking good black music. Immediate follow

[@KimKim_in_Cali]

I have always LOVED 5 Star! Thank for the great information on this AMAZING group! ❤

[@christopherlawledge9093]

Toilets ?

[@georgea.henryjr.5191]

KimKim I always love "ALL FALL DOWN", "LET ME BE THE ONE", "HIDE AND SEEK" for 5 STAR!

[@tonygallagher6989]

I'm glad that they acknowledged the over-exposure. When they were at their biggest, they seemed to be everywhere. Even a number of their original fans got tired of it. They were also linked with Thatcher's Britain. Displays of obscene wealth, when many were struggling to put food on the table, wasn't a good look. They would come out of it better now, of course. The Slightest Touch is still one of my favourite songs of the era.

[@femmefatale71]

Funny how the dominant race that made money off of subjugating black people and the ruling class and showers off of stolen wealth like the ROYALS, government and elite were not called out ?? Most black people in the UK at that time were poor so it was PURE JEALOUSY. They worked hard to earn their money it was not handed to them, successful black people seem to make especially white people uncomfortable . Why is that ? Hmmmm.

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Loved and love Five Star! Major major talented group with amazing songs.

[@christopherlawledge9093]

Toilets ?

[@barnbersonol]

Thanks for making these vids. I think 5* were always destined to be short lived because their initial fanbase was 13 year old kids who quickly out grew and them and when this sort of band tries to reinvent itself it never works. Still, they were supertalented and their lasting legacy is a collection of really good pop songs. Im surprised more of them havent been covered tbh. Thanks again!

[@lahopkins9746]

This was wonderful! Thank you for what I am sure was a lot of long hours. It is very much appreciated! 🙏🏾 New sub 😉

[@ifyouvote.5005]

Like the plain English straight to the point facts, enjoyed.

[@matthewprince9705]

The sad thing is that unlike the 2010s, singers and groups struggle to perform with the support of a major record label. They need the marketing and money spent for studio time. This is how the record and media industry is structured. Unless you have millions of your own cash or independent investors to sponsor you.

[@waterbearer4627]

They will come back and reform to perform their classic hits. They can get tours easily on the 80s nostalgia circuit. We just need to wait for Del's kids to be older so he can commit to a big tour in the UK.

[@CarolynBrown-xd6oc]

Thank You for revealing what happened to 5 Star, The band members went through some highs & lows, I didn't know that Buster Pearson threatened his own son Steadman Pearson by saying to him " I have a gun & I am going to shoot you " Poor Steadman.......... Steadman must have been terrified! It's the first time I have seen what Buster Pearson looks like, The Mother Delores is so beautiful ! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Bremillz]

I swear I thought that was Toni Braxton on the thumbnail

[@stephaniemeals4983]

Thank You Sephsayso for doing this video on one of my favorite groups of the 80s Five Star. This makes up for an Unsung episode that they have yet to do. I have a request: Could you please do a video on Georgio Allentini? Folks that remember him call him a Prince wannabe.

[@Ms_Motown]

I watched part 1 & 2. Thank you. I didn’t know how much I missed them until I watched this. ❤

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Kiinell]

As a Five Star fan from the very beginning it was sad to see them change direction into the 90's and lose their audience. Denise has done some great projects outside of Five star and I've loved some of her music, but sadly she just hasn't broken through on her own and now appears to have given up on solo projects and original music in favour of touring as 5 Star. She's also formed some horrible riffing habits and doing the runs with her fingers and all that. She was sensational up until about 5 years ago, but now I cringe watching her performances. Thanks for this brilliant documentary. So well done.

[@patricksobers3125]

I loved this so good to find out what they are doing now

[@MDN891]

Their dad kept the wolves away from his kids...like he was suppose 2 do. They were teenagers, he did his job.

[@gemmabryden4864]

I grew up listening to Five star

[@kevinlemelle5402]

Prince was right that he mentioned "slave " on his face. Meaning that an artist sign a contract under a major record label and being controlled on their money and success.

[@southsudani983]

that’s what happened ,. record labels were not gonna let their dad control it all

[@cleftheart1969]

Great story thanks for sharing 👍🏾 😀

[@Sephsaysso]

❤️

[@cleftheart1969]

@@Sephsaysso l don't take for granted your amazing stories.... l 🇺🇸 love British🇬🇧💝 black artist

[@loydwilliams6693]

Wow I really enjoyed watching this. Just brilliant!

[@demetriusstewart7636]

We had all the good groups going around in the music scene in the 80s I miss this time

[@shazfranck662]

Wow that took me back to my teen years they all look beautiful they’ve still got it

[@robertgrady5509]

The fans want and need all 5 back together ❤❤❤❤we need to hear those songs live again

[@davidprior8]

I knew nothing about 5star. But this was a great doc. Thank you.

[@stephanietautolo6486]

1990's there was Aliyah, TLC, SWV, Jade, freestyle music was fading

[@shengchenfan]

Strong as Steel was my favorite song.

[@CherDele]

Thank you for this. I really wondered what happened to them. Glad they got away from toxic UK Gutter Press.

[@nicolemonrue]

I'm not mad at Denise....she's trying to keep that bag full. Now i just need TV One to do an Unsung on them

[@Charmedone9805]

i loved their 1990 self titled album its a shame it wasn't more successful

[@user-lc7zm6fw9h]

I will say this, thank goodness for y'all's father being strict the way he was because guess what? We're not hearing stories of Five Star dealing with any major substance abuse situations or anything like that that we see a lot of celebrities go through. That music industry will use you up and then toss you aside like you or nothing. Your father knew what he was doing so Bravo to him! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@karlbroderickmusic]

I adored 5 Star...I remember being clearly upset when they changed to the black leather vibes...they sorta ceased being 5 star. But still one of my fave groups ever. 😊

[@ajs41]

Thanks for this. Always been a big fan.

[@lisascott-london55]

Love this beautiful family group ❤

[@Iris_Transforms_Healing]

Denise looks a bit like Toni Braxton

[@sarah6557]

Saw 5star in concert in 80s brilliant back in the day ❤😊

[@MissNaturalMystery]

Sounds like Denise is still holding onto the dream and the others have found other interests.

[@MDN891]

They were always helluva dancers. They tried 2 change a bit n the early 90's but the music scene was leaning more towards hip hop & they never got w/ that.

[@NPGLAMB]

Could you do a video on Phil Fearon and galaxy & kid Creole and the coconuts ? They are 2 groups that were popular in the UK

[@jhightower152]

I have always loved practically everything this group has ever done and Denise is absolutely a vocal Powerhouse that I have always admired and enjoyed. What a truly awesome entertaining family❤❤

[@femmefatale71]

THANK YOU FOR. THIS! They inspired me to sing. xx

[@ycartyahoo]

Smaller old school concerts in the US is popular, i wish they get on board for an 80s event. Would love it...

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

They did so much more than I remember. I remember everyone talking about how they were a Jackson 5 rip-off, but they were good anyway. I only remember one album, Silk and Steel (which I still have on vinyl), but I do remember all the other songs, which is weird because I thought they fell off after that album. I think they definitely need to do Glastonbury and revive the whole thing.

[@anthonychiulli7736]

Great group still listen to them.

[@originalkandicekellynews]

They totally were sabotaged and shadow banned. I was a huge fan. I didn't hear any more of their music anywhere after about 1989. I wish I had known they kept making music. I'm going to catch up on their music.

[@misslemon17]

Great video....i am from the Netherlands and i was a fan from day one in the 80's. Didn't one of the sisters perforn on the Voice a few years ago?

[@danzel8604]

Thank you for part 2...they really tried to revive the hits in the 00's so many albums & singles that hardly charted.. c'mon five star we still love you but it's time to put down that microphone and enjoy ur life & families "you will always be one in a million" xx ❤️

[@matthewprince9705]

I read that they didn't want to release the 2001 Eclipse album, but their domineering father "forced" them to. Three of the group wanted to leave by 2000, that's why most of the material on Eclipse is re-recordings of 1994's Heart & Soul. It's bizarre since the members were in their late 20s and early 30s by then! They could have easily walked away!

[@peachycalmable]

What hits did they have?

[@denisechavis4820]

They are right after let me be the one album I heard NOTHING on them I was a fan had no clue they made more music

[@johnrobinson4404]

Just seen Denise Pearson live in 2024 and she was brilliant

[@thejoojooman6538]

I love Doris, she's real funny. Have U done a video on Junior Giscombe?

[@Sephsaysso]

I haven’t yet. Let me see what I can find and put something together 😊

[@Vikki-Waiting-victoriagrace]

That was great thank you for the two part doc x

[@ttouche6925]

beautifully presented , best i have seen on them thank you soooo much

[@stevenpop2746]

They had an amazing run and career….8 albums!phew 😅

[@thankful516]

Love 5 star thank you I always wondered what happened to them

[@sneak6957]

They should do vegas

[@AvoidsPikes-]

Great idea

[@jeaninethomas1398]

Great Story!

[@veronicashackelford3696]

Beware of the music industry!!!!

[@keeppressing1760]

Exactly 💯

[@mistynorman3172]

For yeaaaaars I was 100% sure that 5 Star was indeed members of The Jackson family lol like they looked sooo much like them.

[@Lady_Truth]

You forgot to mention how everyone questioned Stedmans sexuality which wasn't as accepted at the time as it is today. He was very feminine and wore makeup

[@landocalrisian2014]

It would appear that Buster was an ill-suited manager at best. The fact that he was so pressed to have them go on tour and have impersonators replace his own kids and think fans would be cool with that was laughable.