Along with sisters Ruth, Bonnie and June Pointer, Anita performed vocals on hits like I’m So Excited and Jump (For My Love).
Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, has died at the age of 74.
Anita, Ruth, Bonnie and June Pointer, born the daughters of a minister, grew up singing in their father’s church in Oakland, California.Known for hit songs including I’m So Excited, Slow Hand, Neutron Dance and Jump , the singers gained a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.The 1983 album Break Out went triple platinum and garnered two American Music Awards. The group won three Grammys and had 13 US top 20 hit songs between 1973 and 1985, Mr Neal said.
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