Denise Pearson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denise Pearson
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Denise Lisa Maria Pearson |
| Born | 13 June 1968 Islington, London, UK |
| Genres | Pop, rock, Soul, R&B, funk, disco, Dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Epic, RCA, Tent Records, Baronet Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Five Star |
Denise Lisa Maria Pearson (born June 13, 1968) is an English singer and songwriter. She is also known as Deniece Pearson. She became famous as the lead singer of the British pop and R&B group Five Star. This group included Denise and her four brothers and sisters. Their father, Buster Pearson, created and managed the band in 1983. The group officially stopped performing together in 2001. However, they have reunited for special shows since then.
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Denise Pearson's Time with Five Star
Denise was the main singer for Five Star. She also wrote many of the group's songs. One of her most famous songs was "Stay Out of My Life" (1986). This was the only song written by the group that reached the top ten music charts. She also wrote other popular songs like "Hard Race" (1987) and "There's a Brand New World" (1988). Denise also wrote beautiful slow songs, called ballads. These include "Live Giving Love" (1987) and "Let Me Be Yours" (1988).
In 1986, Five Star was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for Denise's song "First Avenue". The Grammy Award is a very important music award.
Denise Pearson's Solo Career
After her time with Five Star, Denise worked on many other music projects.
Early Solo Work
In 1997, she recorded a song called "This Pain". It was a duet, meaning she sang it with another artist, Matt Goss. He was a singer from the band Bros. In 2001, Denise also sang backing vocals for the artist Tamia. This was for the song "Stranger in My House".
In 2005, Denise worked with singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder. He is from the group OneRepublic. They wrote several songs together. One song, "Over You," was sung by Denise herself. They also created a new version of Five Star's hit song "System Addict" from 1986.
In 2007, Denise announced she was creating her own solo music. In May 2008, she filmed a music video for one of her new songs. She also performed several shows as Five Star. This was to celebrate the group's 25th anniversary.
Theatre and TV Appearances
In 2009, Denise made her debut in West End Theatre. This is a famous theatre district in London. She performed in the show Thriller – Live. This musical was based on the music of Michael Jackson. A magazine called City Life said she was "perfect as a female answer to MJ [Michael Jackson]".
In September 2011, Denise was a lead singer in a new West End show. It was called Respect La Diva. This show played at the Garrick Theatre for a short time.
In March 2012, Denise appeared on the BBC talent show, The Voice UK. She joined the team of singer Tom Jones. She sang "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera. However, she was not chosen to move on to the live finals.
In December 2012, Denise performed in her first pantomime. A pantomime is a type of musical play, often based on fairy tales. She played the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. This show was at the Milton Keynes Theatre. She received great reviews for her performance. She also released a mini-album called Deniece Pearson at the same time.
Recent Music and Tours
Denise signed a new management deal with Baronet Entertainment. She then supported The Jacksons on their UK tour in early 2013.
In September 2013, Denise released an EP called "Freak Dance". An EP is a short music album. She also made a music video for the song. The EP included a song called "Rafiki Yangu". This means 'my friend' in Swahili. It was a tribute to Nelson Mandela. All money from this song went to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (UK).
Denise's first solo album, Imprint, came out in June 2014. It featured work from US producer Wayne Gerard.
Denise toured the UK throughout 2015. She performed with her siblings Stedman, Doris, and Delroy. They played at many 1980s revival concerts.
In 2016, Denise was a guest singer on Top of the Pops. This is a famous music TV show. She performed Sigala's number one hit "Easy Love".
Denise was a member of the UK jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
In August 2023, she released a new song called "Forever Young". This song is from her upcoming second album, "Free-Queen-See". She also performed two 40th Anniversary shows in London in August and September 2023.
Personal Life
In the early 1990s, Denise moved to California in the United States with her family. She got married and became Denise Saneinia. Even though she divorced in the late 1990s, she still uses this name for her songwriting. However, she performs under the name Denise Pearson. She had a son in 1994 and a daughter a year later. Denise moved back to the UK with her children in 2005.
