Five Stairsteps singer James Burke has died. He was 70.
James died of pneumonia on Friday, his brother and bandmate Dennis confirmed to
Rolling Stone Tuesday. Reps for Burke and the Five Stairsteps could not immediately be reached by PEOPLE.
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The family soul group included James, his brothers Clarence Jr., Dennis and Keni, and sister Alohe. The Chicago natives became known locally as the "First Family of Soul" after the release of their hit song "O-o-h Child" in 1970.
The group was managed by their dad, Clarence Burke Sr., who was a police detective. The band's name reportedly came from their mom Betty, who noted the five siblings resembled a staircase when lined up by age.