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The Pointer Sisters
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group · 1969–

The Pointer Sisters

American family R&B vocal group

Formed
1969
Oakland
Country
United States
Record labels
Atlantic Records, RCA Records, ABC Records, Motown, Blue Thumb Records
Discography
18 albums

Biography

The Pointer Sisters is a jazz group, formed in 1969 in Oakland. Members include Sadako Pointer, Anita Pointer, Issa Pointer, Ruth Pointer, June Pointer and Bonnie Pointer. Record labels: Atlantic Records, RCA Records, ABC Records and Motown. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “The Pointer Sisters” (1973) to “Greatest Hits Live” (2008). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (1974), Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices (1984) and Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (1984).

The Pointer Sisters are an American female vocal group from Oakland, California, who achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s, selling around 40 million records over the course of their career. Their repertoire spans many genres. The Pointer Sisters have won three Grammy Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. The group had 13 US top 20 hits between 1973 and 1987. The group had its origins when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs in 1969 as "Pointers Au Pair". The line-up grew to a trio when sister Anita joined them. Their record deal with Atlantic Records produced several unsuccessful singles. The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. They then signed with Blue Thumb Records, recorded their debut album and, with their new label, began seeing more success, winning a Grammy Award in 1975 for Best Country Vocal Performance for "Fairytale" (1974).

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Members

Sadako Pointer, Anita Pointer, Issa Pointer, Ruth Pointer, June Pointer, Bonnie Pointer

Discography

Studio and live albums

The Pointer Sisters 1973
Live at the Opera House 1974 · Live
That’s a Plenty 1974
Steppin’ 1975
Having a Party 1977
Energy 1978
Priority 1979
Special Things 1980
Black & White 1981
So Excited! 1982
Break Out 1983
Contact 1985
Hot Together 1986
Serious Slammin’ 1988
Right Rhythm 1990
Only Sisters Can Do That 1993
Highlights From Ain’t Misbehavin’ 1996
Greatest Hits Live 2008 · Live

Awards

  • 1974 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
  • 1984 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices
  • 1984 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
  • 1985 American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group
  • 1985 American Music Award for Video of the Year
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

What are The Pointer Sisters's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Pointer Sisters (1973), Live at the Opera House (1974), That’s a Plenty (1974), Steppin’ (1975) and Having a Party (1977).

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