Five Star (5 Star) were a British pop group formed in 1983 by siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris, and Delroy Pearson.

Between 1985 and 1988, they achieved four top-20 albums and 15 top-40 singles in the UK, including top-10 hits like “System Addict” and “Rain or Shine.” They won the 1987 Brit Award for Best British Group.
1980s: Managed by their father, Buster Pearson, Five Star emulated the Jackson 5. Their debut album, Luxury of Life (1985), featured hits such as “All Fall Down” and “System Addict.

” Their second album, Silk and Steel (1986), was a major success, achieving triple platinum status in the UK. Notable singles included “Can’t Wait Another Minute” and “The Slightest Touch.

“1990s: They faced a decline in popularity and commercial success. After a brief stint with Epic Records and relocating to the US, their albums Shine (1991) and Heart and Soul (1994) failed to chart. By the mid-1990s, the group informally disbanded.

2000s and Beyond: They reunited occasionally for performances and tours. In 2008, Denise joined Stedman for gigs celebrating their 25th anniversary. In 2012, all five siblings performed at Rewind Festivals, and in 2018, Denise led a new lineup for tours, which sparked controversy within the family