R&B/Soul
United States
The Pointer Sisters
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The Pointer Sisters currently has 5 upcoming concerts; the next one is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Casino Morongo in Cabazon, CA, United States.
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About The Pointer Sisters
Hometown
Oakland, CA, United States
Formed
1969
Genre
R&B/Soul
Oakland siblings Anita, Bonnie, June, and Ruth Pointer had an innate knowledge of each other’s singing styles. That savvy, combined with their versatility, gospel roots, and strong voices, led to The Pointer Sisters being one of R&B’s leading vocal groups of the ’70s and ’80s. Formed in the late ’60s by Bonnie and June, with Anita following shortly after, they signed to Atlantic Records in 1971; Ruth joined them the following year. Their first hit single was “Yes We Can Can,” a spirited take on an Allen Toussaint composition that showed off their moxie and harmonizing. They continued releasing diverse albums throughout the ’70s; after Bonnie left to pursue a solo career, they hit big with a smoldering version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire.” In 1984 they ventured into dance pop with Break Out, and four of its singles reached the Top 10. Anita, Bonnie, and June have since passed away, but Ruth continues to tour as The Pointer Sisters with her daughter and granddaughter.
Members of The Pointer Sisters include, or have included, Anita Pointer, Ruth Pointer, June Pointer, Bonnie Pointer, Sadako Pointer, and Issa Pointer.
Musical InfluencesThe Pointer Sisters's musical influences include The Commodores, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Donny Hathaway and more.
Influenced by The Pointer SistersThe Pointer Sisters has influenced the music of Mýa, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and more.
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