Musical News - Bonnie Pointer

Bonnie Pointer of the Oakland-based 1970s group The Pointer Sisters has died on June 8, 2020 at the age of 69.

The Pointer Sisters began in 1969 when Bonnie and June formed a duo. They were soon joined by sister Anita. Sister Ruth joined in 1972. The group recorded its debut album in 1973, including “Yes We Can Can”, written by the New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint. They won a Grammy in 1974 for “Fairytale”, a hit on the country charts which was written by Bonnie and Anita.

Bonnie left the group for a solo career in 1978, before the group’s major successes. She released three solo albums. She had perhaps her biggest solo hit with a remake of “Heaven Must Have Sent You” in 1978. Of course, the group went on to record “"Fire" (1979), "He's So Shy" (1980), "Slow Hand" (1981), and the remixed version of "I'm So Excited” (1984).

 Sister Anita announced Bonnie’s passing, stating that she and Bonnie were best friends who talked every day. Our condolences go out to the Pointer family for their loss.

Patricia Eva “Bonnie” Pointer
(July 11, 1950 – June 8, 2020)
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