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James Burke (born 22 December 1936) is a broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer. He was one of the main presenters of the BBC1 science series Tomorrow's World from 1965 to 1971 and created and presented the television series Connections (1978), and its more philosophical sequel The Day the Universe Changed (1985), about ...
Feb 23, 2021 · 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.
Feb 24, 2021 · James Burke, member of the Five Stairsteps, who had a hit in 1970 with “O-o-h Child,” died Friday of pneumonia at the age of 70.
Feb 24, 2021 · 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. The...
- Darlene Aderoju
Feb 23, 2021 · James Burke, a member of the classic Chicago soul group the Five Stairsteps died last Friday, February 19th. He was 70. Burke’s brother and bandmate, Dennis Burke, confirmed James’ death to...
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- Jon Blistein
Tonight we are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the death of group member James Burke. The news was posted by his brother Keni Burke on Facebook today. No cause of death was given.
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Feb 23, 2021 · According to Rolling Stone, the 70-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist died on Friday, February 19th, following complications from pneumonia. Known as “The First Family of Soul,” The...