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The Pointer Sisters are an American rhythm and blues group from Oakland, California, which achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Their repertoire has included such diverse genres as R&B, pop, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country, and rock. The Pointer Sisters have won three Grammy Awards and ...
- 1970–present
- Oakland, California, U.S.
The Pointer Sisters are the first black female group to win a Grammy in a country music category and perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Visit their official website to watch concert footage, see their fashion exhibit, and contact their management and booking agents.
Jan 1, 2023 · The sibling hit-making group the Pointer Sisters, which included Anita Pointer, died on Saturday at age 74, her family announced. The group had a string of big hits in the 1970s and 1980s, such as "Fire", "Jump (for My Love)" and "I'm So Excited".
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Apr 11, 2024 · The Pointer Sisters, American vocal group that scored a string of pop, dance, and urban contemporary hits in the 1970s and ’80s, including ‘Yes We Can Can,’ ‘How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side),’ ‘Automatic,’ and ‘Jump (for My Love).’ Learn more about the group’s history and career.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Oct 11, 2022 · A tribute to the late Anita Pointer, who was part of the soul and disco group that sold millions of records. Discover their best songs, from 'Yes We Can Can' to 'Slow Hand', and their stories behind the hits.
Feb 10, 2021 · The Pointer Sisters performing in New York City in 1983, the year the group released its album Break Out, which included four top 10 hits. Robin Platzer / Images Press/Getty Images hide caption