The father of the group, Clarence Burke Snr., died in July 2020. Another time my mom and dad were driving together and he saw a taxi driver being held up in front of them. some of his artwork and he is retired and laid back. The group was started by Betty and Clarence Burke Sr. of Chicago in the early 1960s to raise money for their childrens school library. Works. Hesang the Stairsteps lead in a sultry Smokey Robinson style. He was 70. The O-o-h Child backstory is also one of the greatest of all time. I had moved away from the family doing my own thing. The Invisible Man's Band released a final single, "Sunday Afternoon", on the Move 'N Groove record label, formed by Masucci and Clarence Jr. in 1983. WHO WE AREThe news you want unfiltered.The Electronic Urban Report/EUR puts the most buzz worthy African American news at your fingertips. The news was posted by his brother Keni Burke on Facebook today. The Burke siblings Alohe Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, andKenneth Keni (and briefly, Cubie) were introduced to Mayfield in their native Chicago after winning a talent show as teens. I play trumpet and drums in a concert band. (b. November 8 th, 1964, died May 14, 2014).Vocalist who came to prominence in American Chicago family soul group, The Five Stairsteps. The song has been featured in movies including Boyz n the Hood, Crooklyn, Guardians of the Galaxy and Shark Tale. Its been used on multiple TV shows and a Grand Theft Auto video game. Their signature song featured lone female member and eldest sister Alohe on lead vocals, with her brothers taking over briefly during various parts of the track. Word of Burke's death first began to circulate on. Theyre mentally sharp, just amazing.. The cresting horns hit all the hopeful notes of Chicago soul music and the chorus honors a universal possibility. Dennis has a recording studio in his home. My friendJoyce Moore (married to Sam Moore of Sam & Dave) unlocked the key. I remember seeing my dad on the news when I was little, Keni says. Keni, sixty-six, is doing fine in Atlanta, Georgia. But it was no contest. It was a challenge doing Stans songs because they were different for us. SEE ALSO: Na Cola Franklin Guilty Of Murdering Fiance Hours Before Wedding. Cubie never really sang with the group, but would grow up to be a popular dancer with the Dance Theater of Harlem etc. [1] They signed to Mayfield's Windy City imprint, which was distributed by the Philadelphia-based Cameo Parkway record label, their first single was Fowler's ballad "You Waited Too Long" backed by "Don't Waste Your Time", a Mayfield penned song. O-o-h Child was the B-side. He is residing in Florida for the moment. 28th September 1953, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), Dennis Burke (b. I am also into gaming and raising exotic animals. Cubie Burke. Two singles were released, Somethings Missing and a cover of Jimmy Charles and the Revelletts hit A Million to One.. James Burke, a member of the classic Chicago soul group the Five Stairsteps died last Friday, February 19th. Some day, when your head is much lighter. Left to right: James, Alohe, Dennis, Clarence Jr. (center) and Keni (bottom) / Photo courtesy of Keni Burke. 402 on its list of 500 greatest songs. But we were first. We were friends with them. Clarence Sr. was a detective for the Chicago Police Department. I am also into gaming and raising exotic animals. his wife Pat and they are both doing very well. Kenneth, latterly known as Keni Burke, enjoyed My friendJoyce Moore (married to Sam Moore of Sam & Dave) unlocked the key. But he knew aboutO-o-h Child.He was a man of principle., Through his second marriage, Keni became the son-in-law of the late jazz trumpeter Gil Askey, a longtime musical director for Diana Ross. Burke worked as a writer/producer (frequently with his former Invisible Man's Band colleagues keyboardist Dean Gant and drummer Steve Ferrone) with the O'Jays, the Jones Girls, the Whispers, Keith Sweat, George Howard, Peabo Bryson, Bill Withers, and Perri, among others. The mayoral candidate said he wants to ensure that our schools are fully supported and funded, and Chicagoans have reliable transportation, good-paying jobs, affordable housing and can own their own homes. Later that year, the group's first compilation, Step by Step by Step, was released. We just celebrated Fathers Day, Burke says. Mr. Burkes death, first reported by writer Dave Hoekstra, came at a Marietta, Georgia, hospital after surgery, his son said. That was our first concert.. Mr. Burke, whod been one of Chicagos few Black police detectives, often made 1950s news headlines with partner Luceke Zeke Mays for solving murders and other cases, including the case of the Chatham cat burglar, who was said to have hit 30 homes by removing his shoes so he could soundlessly take valuables. And heres this white kid coming up the stairs of the Apollo. She is friends with bassist Keni Burke through his post-FiveStairsteps affiliation with the late keyboardist Billy Preston. African-American; Entertainment; Informational; Inspiring; L.A. City Council Shutdown Because Council Members Caught on Opinion: Sacramento Mass Shooting Confirms What Experts Already Knew, What the Puck? Nothin' But Love was his first album for the label and was released in March 1998. Alohe Jean Burke, musician, vocalist Rosemary Clooney, singer DMX Earl Simmons, rapper and actor Ray Davies Lenny Dee Gaetano Donizetti, opera singer Peter Gabriel . Buddah first released The Five Stairsteps edgy, funky cover of the Beatles Dear Prudence as the A-side of the 45. Billy had a ranch in Topanga Canyon, Keni says. Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States. 4. On May 26, 2013, it was reported by Keni Burke on WBLS Sunday Classics that Clarence Burke, Jr., had passed away. She wrote: 'My brothers are doing fine. He was the real, shonuff police, the son said. the invisible man's band (1980) / really wanna see you (1981). SEGMENT THREE: Rami talks about her early song writing, a Stairsteps reunion at a recent family birthday party, the changing fashions of the group (in the 1970's), the "walk-on-bye" choreography, her trumpet playing, she mentions that there is a lot to ask of young kids to perform in show business, reminiscing on my meeting the Stairsteps at Tads Streak House (NYC) in 1970 and her closing remarks. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. The tunes became local hits. The best result we found for your search is Alohe Abdulghafoor age 70s in Atlanta, GA. In 1970, the Five Stairsteps scored their biggest hit with, O-o-h Child, an optimistic hit of pop soul penned by Buddha Records in-house songwriter/arranger Stan Vincent. Alohe Burke, My dear and close friend, We had much fun, Enjoyed working with you and your family. Clarence Burke Sr., ex-Chicago detective who managed his kids, The Five Stairsteps, dead at 90 Before retiring from the Chicago Police Department in the mid-1960s to manage the group known for its hit 'O-o-h Child,' he was one of the city's few Black detectives. Peck taps into and amplifies the campiness that has long powdered the nose and dyed the hair of country-western music. I can remember, on the news, my dad being put on the ambulance, on a stretcher.. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. Later in 1981, Burke got a new solo album deal with RCA Records. Crime is up, children are being killed and the simple lights of summer are shadowed by orders of distancing. Releases. It has become a staple of the live sets of the popular Chicago band Expo 76, fronted by Dag Juhlin. Clarence Jr is still writing music. The second best result is Aloha Lynn Burke age 50s in Riverdale, GA in the . Alvin Ailey, and has done commericals for Clairol and choreographed the In early 1970, the group released their biggest hit, "O-o-h Child" (written by Stan Vincent),[4] which hit number 14 on the R&B chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Videos (5) . "s of All Time. Vincent went on to become business manager for Jack Douglas when he produced the 1980 John Lennon-Yoko Ono album Double Fantasy and Vincent brought his O-o-h Child guitarist McCracken into the Lennon-Ono sessions. 3. Both of them were up dancing. group broke up in 1972, but whereas the majority entered full-time education, Something about it brightens your day. The entire family is in the Atlanta area and Keni is theonly one still active in the music business. Atlanta was a beautiful new town on the rise. Cubie Burke joined the group when hewas three years old when they morphed into The Five Stairsteps &Cubie. Before assuming the name the Dramatics, the vocal sextet comprised of Rob Davis, Ron Banks, Larry Reed, Robert Ellington, Larry "Squirrel" Demps, and Elbert Wilkens initially released two singles as the Dynamics on the Wingate imprint that saw no chart action. He also played bass and later managed The Five Stairsteps. Hugh McCracken on lead guitar (thats hisguitar fills on Van Morrisons Brown Eyed Girl), Richard Tee(Aretha, Donny Hathaway) on piano, Clarence Burke, Jr. on guitar andKeni on bass. My children have been my life, Burke says. His next RCA album, 1982's Changes, yielded his biggest solo hit, "Risin' to the Top". And it was Curtis who introduced us to Atlanta as a place we might want to consider living, Keni says. The association featured lead singer Clarence Jr., Alohe, James, Dennis, and 13-year-old Kenneth ("Keni"). The tunes that make it are the tunes that have a message. [10] Speculation was that his death was related to brain trauma, which, according to daughter DeCoda, he had suffered some six years prior. Plans for a possible reunion with at least 3 of the brothers are currently being discussed. SEGMENT ONE : Rami discuss her early family life in Chicago and the introduction of Latin music to her family from her aunt from Puerto Rico. Clarence, Jr. and Alohe attended Harlan High School. Every recording or message that went to my voicemail, I never deleted any, he said. Initially a teenage five-member association made up of the children of Betty and Clarence Burke, the brothers and sister vocal group took on the title "The Five Stairsteps" from Mrs. Burke, who thought her kids looked like stair steps when lined up according to their age. I love Instrumentally self-contained, the quintet 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, and surprisingly, only No. Narada Michael Walden (Journey, Weather Report) guests on the drums. The group's second album, Family Portrait (complete with a montage of Burke family photos), was recorded and produced in Chicago by Clarence Jr. With the addition of their three-year-old brother, the group became the Five Stairsteps & Cubie. He was looking to sign some acts. Within a couple years, however, Clarence Jr. tapped James, Keni, Dennis and a group of studio musicians to form the Invisible Mans Band. I am a The hits began to flow between 1966 and 1967. Suicide Note Revealed After Shocking Death. Explore Alohe Jean Burke's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. (b. All Rights Reserved. Word of Burke's death first began to circulate on. Alohe Jean Burke is now known as Alohe Rami. by Step By Step (Buddah Records 1970), 2nd The following year the Dramatics released "In the Rain," which was also penned by Hester. The children were enrolled in local talent shows which they never lost. The bands name came from their mother, Betty, who said her children resembled a staircase when lined-up by age and height. The album does an outstanding job of bringing home the staggering sonic and stylistic range we deny ourselves when we return too often to the same genre well. Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its, Happy Birthday, Whitney Houston! But he said the voice he likes to hear most is his fathers. After signing with Buddah Records, the group was once again known as The Five Stairsteps. It also famously ushered Dooky and Doughboy to jail in John Singletons debut film, Boyz in the Hood.. 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. The Five Stairsteps would score one more Top 10 R&B hit with 1976s From Us to You, but the group eventually disbanded. James Burke, a member of the classic Chicago soul group the Five Stairsteps died last Friday, February 19th. Wed all climb up on the bed with him, all of us, just jumping on him and playing.. I love Kenneth father, Clarence Snr was a detective in the Chicago police department and The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time By 1970 they released their signature hit Ooh Child and by 1971 their stage show changed from pure R&B to black rock and funk. View More Lists . Get Off My Mountain." The family went on their way, so I stayed on with George., Keni met Bill Withers in 1977 and they remained collaborators andfriends until Withers died earlier this year. is still heavily writing and producing. Most of the members attended Harlan High School. Cubie died in May 2015 in Smyrna, Georgia. [13], James Burke died on February 19, 2021, from pneumonia at age 70.[14]. Fred Cash, of the Mayfield-led group The Impressions, was a neighbor and close family friend. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. They sang Smokey Robinsons Ooh Baby Baby. Keni recalls, Even the Jackson family was on the show. The retired detective-music manager says, Oh my, I worked Wabash Avenue, one of the toughest districts on the South Side. Moving to Atlanta, we were a very close-knit family. O-o-h Child was recorded at Allegro Studios in New York City, whereDion recorded his 1968 civil rights hit Abraham, Martin and John.Vincent assembled a crack band with Bernard Purdie (Aretha Franklin,James Brown) on drums. The Vietnam War was ending when it came out. the Stairsteps returned to the soul Top 10 with 'From Us To You', they split And when my dear sister sings the first verse, her voice is so soothing it puts everybody in this mood. In the summer of 1970, Vincent composed, arranged and produced O-o-h Child for The Five Stairsteps. 'My brothers are doing fine. Kenneth After the Stairsteps disbanded, Keni remained with Dark Horse as a solo artist. STAIRSTEPS Stories! He backed the group on bass guitar, managed them, and co-wrote songs with Clarence Jr. and Gregory Fowler. The first 12-inch single was "I Need Your Love", with vocals by Burke's son, Osaze "Ozzie" Burke. The cause of his death was not disclosed. Clarence Newton Burke, Jr. still writes and produces and has begun touring. The group's self-titled debut, produced by Masucci and Clarence Jr. and released in 1980 by Mango / Island Records, featured the heavily disco -styled hit "All Night Thing", which returned the Burke brothers to the top ten on the R&B chart. Listen to music by Alohe Burke on Apple Music. And being a policemanour parents were aware when we were growing up. [7] The B-side of the single, a cover of LennonMcCartney's "Dear Prudence", charted at number 49 R&B. My dad told my mom to hit the ground. Before he could get a third one, the guy took off running.. ~ Craig Lytle, Rovi. Vincent fell into The Five Stairsteps orbit after pop artist Lou Christie had a smash 1969 hit with Vincents Im Gonna Make You Mine. Christie recorded for Buddha Records, then a pop-bubble-gum imprint. Most of us live in Atlanta With the passing last month of the groups manager, co-writer, driver, protector and beloved father Clarence Burke Sr., were celebrating the life and longevity of O-o-h Child, a track that packs a bright, shiny burst of optimism in just nine repeated lines: 1. Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles. Learn all about Alohe Jean Burke on AllMusic. Watch below: Clarence Burke Sr. and The Five Stairsteps on To Tell the Truth (February 27, 1967), The Cameo Parkway record label folded in 1967 andWindy City moved to distributor Buddah Records. Two years later, O-o-h Child was a hit across America. In the summer of 1970, Vincent composed, arranged and produced O-o-h Child for The Five Stairsteps. I wanted to be a servant to the city and its people, he says. Before moving to their house on East 99th, the Burke family lived ina townhouse on East 87th and South Park. TIDAL is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hi-def video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Can you imagine being ushered in on to see Curtis Mayfield, and youre in Marina Tower, which youve only seen from a distance?. A lot of folks would come over. Just last summer, O-o-h Child was featured at the Democratic National Convention during a segment about Joe and Jill Biden. Alohe An equally talented painter Dennis says James earned a scholarship to the Art Institute of Chicago at just 10 years old James primarily focused on his artwork. We were 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Keni Burke said. She is friends with bassist Keni Burke through his post-FiveStairsteps affiliation with the late keyboardist Billy Preston. At the time, we never knew O-o-h Child would be what it became.. They are best known for the 1970 song "O-o-h Child", a soul hit that was listed #392 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs. Ooh child, things are gonna get easier. Both songs were included on the group's 1970 album Stairsteps. Here we were this R&B group who had worked with Curtis Mayfield. She tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview. I had recorded four demos at, Wednesdays Child: A Preview of Orville Peck at Riviera Theatre. 5. his wife Pat and they are both doing very well. Alohe changed her name to Ramijimar S. Habeeb-Ullah in 1980 in Oneonta, New York. their mother was Betty Burke. The group's self-titled debut, produced by Masucci and Clarence Jr. and released in 1980 by Mango/Island Records, featured the heavily disco-styled hit "All Night Thing", which returned the Burke brothers to the top ten on the R&B chart. Feel free to contribute! Relationships. The tune also reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100. Reynolds auditioned for Banks backstage; it was not too long afterwards that Reynolds, who was also signed to Don Davis' production company, began to occasionally sit in with the Dramatics during Howard's absences. The place was throbbing with music, adrenaline and anticipation. As the new vehicle for the Invisible Man's Band, they signed a production deal with Boardwalk Records, Neil Bogart's successor label to Casablanca Records. He dealt with thepromoters. Heperformed with Dance Theater of Harlem. The following year, the group resurfaced as The Stairsteps with two charting Buddah singles: "Didn't It Look So Easy" and "I Love You-Stop.". Alohe Jean Burke ( deep-and-throaty low-voiced contralto vocalist and eldest sister from Chicago family soul The Five Stairstep) ~ Person. This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from the only female member of the group. the five stairsteps (1967) / our family portrait (1968) / love's happenning (1969) / their greatest hits. The groups debut single, All Night Thing, hit Number 10 on the R&B charts. The Five Stairsteps appeared in the 1970 film The Isley Brothers Live at Yankee Stadium, a documentary of a benefit concert filmed at the home of the New York Yankees featuring the Isley Brothers, the Brooklyn Bridge and other Buddah-affiliated artists. Alohe (Rami)'. After winning first prize in a talent contest at the Regal Theater, The Five Stairsteps received recording contract offers. Things are going to get easier. Burke used his connections to get his kids to perform on Chicago radio shows. The children of Betty and Clarence Burke first made their mark as teenagers, with siblings Clarence Jr. (d. 2013), Alohe, James, Dennis, and Keni all being backed by their father, Clarence Sr., on guitar. The Five Stairsteps initially garnered local acclaim after winning a talent show at Chicagos Regal Theater (in a Chicago Sun-Times obituary for Clarence Sr., who died last August, Keni Burke said they beat the Jackson 5). The group's second album, Family Portrait (complete with a montage of Burke family photos), was recorded and produced in Chicago by Clarence Jr. With the addition of their three-year-old brother, the group became The Five Stairsteps & Cubie. 1952, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.), Alohe Jean Burke (b. My dad would give us some pointers, but it was more Clarence, Jr., who kept us moving cohesively, Keni says. Thank you so much for remembering Burke, Sr. and Cornelius were ex-Marines. No cause of death was given. [8] He was survived by his wife, Crystal, and five children. They came to the attention of Fred Cash and Curtis Mayfield of the Impressions and soon they were under contact with Mayfield to record for him. Stone, but they were unable to capitalize on this new-found position. the 5 Stairsteps' biggest hit, 'O-o-h Child' (1970), a U.S. Top 10 entry, It was all a fluke, Keni says. Mayfield also saw his younger self in the group, writing ballads like Stay Close To Me and in 1968 giving them Im the One Who Loves You, which he had written for Jerry Butler in 1962. Dennis has his own business with Alohe Jean Burke - The Look of Love (Burt Bacharach/Hal David cover) Contralto Vocal Pop 37 subscribers Subscribe 1.8K views 3 years ago "The Look of Love" is a popular song composed by Burt. It was 30 or 40 acts over a three-day period.. Besides Keni, surviving siblings are Alohe, seventy-two, (contralto) who nowgoes by the name Rami; James, sixty-nine (first tenor); and Dennis, sixty-eight(baritone). Ne-Yo: In My Own Words Documentary Trailer Out Watch the Travis Scott WANTED by NYPD Drew Sidora (RHOA) & Hubby File Divorce Papers on Each Other + More | PicsVideos, Taraji P. 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Members have included Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke Jr., James Burke, Dennis Burke, Kenneth "Keni" Burke, Cubie Burke, Dean Gant. Recordings. Signed to Mayfield's Windy City imprint, which was distributed by the Philadelphia based Cameo Parkway record label, their first single was Gregory Fowler's ballad "You Waited Too Long" b/w "Don't Waste Your Time," a Mayfield song. This years Music 45 arrives at an unprecedented moment. Despite the mayhem he saw, It never came home with him, his son said. Find top songs and albums by Alohe Burke including Something's Missing (feat. James M. is drawing and painting. Jean Burke is now known as Alohe Rami. And it was Curtis who introduced us to Atlanta as a place we might want to consider living, Keni says. Then in 1965, The Five Stairsteps won the three-day talent show at the original Regal Theater. And he performed last year with 50 Cent and Snoop Dog at Madison Square Garden. She wrote:'My brothers are doing fine. Burke was the lead singer of the group that hailed out of Chicago and consisted of five of his six siblings: Alohe Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, Kenneth or "Keni," and briefly, Cubie. Feb 25, 2021 09:30 A.M. James Burke, a former member of the Five Stairsteps, passed away due to a non-COVID-19 related illness, as confirmed by his brother. [4] The follow-up single, "Pasado", also covered by the group Pockets, received airplay in Chicago, New York, and other markets. came on parting with Mayfield. Cash finally heard them sing intheir 99th Street living room. In 2001 Mojo magazine called 2nd Resurrection one of the one-hundred best soul albums of all time. college grad and a scientist. He would have turned ninety-one on July 17. Watch a recent performance of Burke Jr.s here: 'Dilbert' Comic Creator Calls Black People A 'Hate Group,' Urges Segregation So Whites Can 'Escape', Kyle Rittenhouse Faces 2nd Civil Lawsuit, Continues To Beg For Money From His Supporters, Bernie Mac Show Star Camille Winbush Is Not Ashamed Of Joining OnlyFans, Mississippi Cops Beat, Waterboarded Handcuffed Black Men, Shot 1 For Dating White Women': Lawyers, Ben Stein's 'Aunt Jemima' Rant Is A Master Class On White Privilege, Black History In China: The History Of China's First Black Inhabitants, Why Did tWitch Kill Himself? They have also lived in Smyrna, GA. Alohe is related to Ghafoor B Abdul and Martin F Burke. We had a top-ten R&B hit (\[the uptempo horn-driven] From Us to You that I wrote, but the album didnt do what we felt it should have. One day George came by. Wow. 'Come Back' (1966) and 'Danger, She's A Stranger' (1967) - ranged from dancers They migrated to the Sport label and in 1967 released their first single to hit the charts, "All Because of You," which peaked at number 42 on the R&B charts. 8. Becoming an in-demand session bass player, he contributed to recordings by Sly & the Family Stone, Natalie Cole, Billy Preston, Les McCann, the Emotions, Raffi and The Four Tops to Redman, Terry Callier, Stargard, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, Linda Clifford, Silk, Narada Michael Walden, Ramsey Lewis, Dusty Springfield, Diana Ross and Gladys Knight. Released as a single on the Buddah label in the spring of 1970, O-o-h Child with its title that invokes a heavy load being lifted at last was originally a B-side to their debut single Dear Prudence, a remake of the 1968 Beatles tune. He also played some bass. His children Clarence Jr., Cubie, Terrill and Leonard died before him. Five Stairsteps (Windy City Records 1967), The 9. The Five Stairsteps television appearances ranged from a poised appearance on Soul Train to the elder Burke being a 1967 detective=musician on the To Tell The Truth quiz show. Some day, yeah, well put it together and well get it undone. The citys soul is wounded. Cubie became more popular as a dancer than a singer. Our citys musicians have responded to these crises with ingenuity, vigor and creative brio. [4] Not interested in recording without his brothers, Clarence convinced Keni, James, and Dennis, along with keyboardist Dean Gant and former Average White Band drummer Steve Ferrone, to come to New York City's Brill building to record an album under the Invisible Man's Band moniker. he cause ofwhich was not disclosed. Rolling Stone listed O-o-h Child as number 402 of its 500 greatest songs of all time. the fans and I consider them friends. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! People are going through struggles. The song would also land on Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. with George Harrison's Dark Horse label at the behest of singer Billy Although So the Burkes Clarence Jr., Keni, James, Dennis and sister Alohe, who later changed her name to Rami went to meet Mayfield, a soul music legend. 2. More than a pleasure. We want to hear it. Most times, our apartment in Chicago sounded like a rehearsal hall.. One day George came by. We were so young. pursued a direction similar to Sly And The Family The self-produced LP You're the Best included the singles "Let Somebody Love You" and "You're the Best". Kenneth is still heavily writing. Within a month, Mayfield had them booked at Chicagos Universal recording studio, known for its early use of echo and multitracking. After three unsuccessful previous runs for public office, the former Chicago Public Schools chief takes his tough-on-crime message to the citys mayoral runoff. He was 64. 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