Anita Pointer

Anita Pointer, born on January 23, 1948, in Oakland, California, was an American singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the Grammy-winning group The Pointer Sisters. Alongside her sisters Ruth, Bonnie, and June, Anita helped to create a dynamic ensemble that brought a diverse range of genres, including R&B, pop, and country, to the forefront of music during the 1970s and 1980s.

The Pointer Sisters achieved widespread fame with hits such as "I'm So Excited," "Jump (For My Love)," and "Fire," showcasing their vocal harmonies and energetic performances. Anita's contributions to the group, both as a lead and background vocalist, were instrumental in their success. The group made history by being the first African-American singing group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry and the first contemporary act to perform at the San Francisco Opera House.

Anita Pointer was successful as a solo artist as well, releasing her own album "Love for What It Is" (1987). Co-writing with her brother, Fritz Pointer, Anita released a book in 2020 detailing her family's history and her experiences in the civil rights movement titled "Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters' Family Story".

She passed away from cancer on December 31, 2022 at the age of 74.