Anita Pointer Bio/Wiki, Husband, Net Worth, Son, (Sister’s Death), Songs, Awards

Who is The Pointer Sisters, Anita Pointer? | Anita Pointer Biography and Wiki

Anita Marie Pointer is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, known as a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Pointer Sisters. The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B singing group from Oakland, California that achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s.

Spanning over four decades, their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country, and rock. 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 1985.

The Pointer Sisters,  Bonnie Pointer Death

Bonnie, an original member of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, died Monday, June 8 at the age of 69. It was her sister, Anita Pointer who revealed to media sources in a statement, “It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of the Pointer Sisters that my sister Bonnie died this morning. Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time.”

“Bonnie was my best friend and we talked every day,” Anita continued in her tribute. “We never had a fight in our life. I already miss her and I will see her again one day.”

Anita Pointer Age and Birthday

Anita Pointer is 72 years as of 2020. She was born on January 23, 1948, in Oakland, California, U.S. She celebrates her birthday on January 23rd every year.

Anita Pointer Height and Weight

She stands at an average height and moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Anita Pointer Family, Parents and Siblings

Anita was born to parents Reverend Elton Pointer and Sarah Pointer. As children in West Oakland, the Pointer Sisters and brothers were encouraged to listen to and sing gospel music by their parents, together with her three sisters they formed the singing group, the pointer sisters. Anita’s older brother, Aaron Pointer, was an MLB player and NFL referee. Her cousin, Paul Silas, was an NBA player and head coach.

Anita Pointer, The Pointer Sisters

Bonnie and youngest sister June began singing together as teenagers and in 1969 the duo had co-founded The Pointers (otherwise known as The Pair). After Anita joined the duo that same year, they changed their name to The Pointer Sisters and recorded several singles for Atlantic Records between 1971 and 1972.

In December 1972, they recruited the oldest sister Ruth and released their debut album as The Pointer Sisters in 1973. Their self-titled debut yielded the hit “Yes We Can Can”.  Between 1973 and 1977, the Pointers donned 1940s fashions and sang in a style reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters; they also melded the sounds of R&B, funk, rock, and roll, gospel, country, and soul.

In the late-1970s and early-1980s, The Pointer Sisters rose to higher levels of success with “Fire” (1978), “He’s So Shy” (1980), “Slow Hand” (1981) and “I’m So Excited” (1982). In 1983, the trio’s album Break Out reached multi-platinum status and won the group two more Grammy Awards. In 1986, Anita found chart success with country superstar Earl Thomas Conley on the song “Too Many Times”,

Anita Pointer Husband and Children

Pointer has been married several times and had one child, Jada, who inspired one of the Pointer Sisters’ most popular songs, “Jada,” written by the group and released on their debut album. Jada died of cancer in June 2003.

Anita Pointer Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Anita Pointer

  • Full Name: Anita Pointer
  • Age: 72 years (2020
  • Date of Birth: January 23, 1948
  • Place of Birth: Oakland, California, U.S
  • Education‎: To Be Updated
  • Birthday: 23nd January
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: Reverend Elton Pointer
  • Mother’s Name: Sarah Pointer
  • Siblings: To Be Updated
  • Spouse/Girlfriend/Partner: To Be Updated
  • Children: None
  • Height: Average
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Profession: Singer
  • Net worth: $1 to $40 Million
  • Salary: To Be Updated

Anita Pointer Net Worth

Anita’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 to $ 40 million. She has not revealed her net worth. she is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.

Anita Pointer Albums

  • “Overnight Success” (4:45)
  • “Love Me Like You Do (5:25)
  • “The Pledge” (duet with Philip Bailey) (3:16)
  • “You Don’t Scare Me” (3:40)
  • “More Than a Memory” (4:45)
  • “Have a Little Faith in Love” (5:56)
  • “Love for What It Is” (5:05)
  • “Beware of What You Want” (5:42)
  • “Temporarily Blue” (4:20)

Frequently Asked Questions About Anita Pointer

Who is Anita Pointer?

Anita Marie Pointer is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, known as a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Pointer Sisters. The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B singing group from Oakland, California that achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s.

How old is Anita Pointer?

Anita Pointer is 72 years as of 2020. She was born on January 23, 1948, in Oakland, California, U.S. She celebrates her birthday on January 23rd every year.

How tall is Anita Pointer?

She stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Anita Pointer married?

Pointer has been married several times and had one child, Jada, who inspired one of the Pointer Sisters’ most popular songs, “Jada,” written by the group and released on their debut album. Jada died of cancer in June 2003.

How much is Anita Pointer?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

How much does Anita Pointer make?

She has not revealed the amount of money she earns on a monthly or annual basis. we will update this section once the information becomes available.

Where does Anita Pointer live?

Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Anita Pointer dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

What happened to Anita Pointer’s Sister, Bonnier Pointer?

Bonnie, an original member of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, died Monday, June 8 at the age of 69. It was her sister, Anita Pointer who revealed to media sources in a statement, “It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of the Pointer Sisters that my sister Bonnie died this morning. Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time.”

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