The Five Stairsteps, an American soul and R&B group, were influential in the 1960s and 1970s. Composed of five siblings from the Burke family, the band is best known for their hit "O-o-h Child," which is considered a classic example of the soul genre. Their style is characterized by harmonious vocals and emotional, uplifting lyrics, often marked by a youthful, familial energy unique to their status as siblings. The band's influence extends beyond their era, as their songs have been widely sampled by contemporary hip-hop and R&B artists.