Post by Admin on May 23, 2014 16:03:03 GMT -4
b. Cubie Edwin Burke, 8th November 1964, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
d. 14th May 2014, Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.A.
Cubie Allen Burke, who sang with his family group, the Stairsteps, for a short while in the late 1960's, has died. He was 49.
Cubie suffered from a brain injury a few years ago. He passed away in his sleep, and his passing was not related to an A.I.D.S. condition as reported in some circles.
The Five Stairsteps & Cubie released hit records from 1968 to 1969 on both Curtom and Buddha Records.
Cubie was the youngest member of the Burke family.
As an adult he became a professional dancer.
Cubie performed with The Dance Theater of Harlem, The Atlanta Ballet, Alvin Ailey, various Las Vegas theatrical shows, at the Olympics, along with performing with Prince amongst others.
Cubie was the only Black American male lead dancer of the Atlanta Ballet.
He performed in two Olympic closing ceremonies in Barcelona and Los Angeles.
Rest In Peace
