american singer Anita Pointer, member of the successful group rose to fame in the 1970s Pointer Brothers, He passed away this Saturday at the age of 74..
The American press released a statement from the family on Sunday confirming his death. “Even though we are deeply upset Regarding Anita’s loss, we are relieved to know that she is now at peace and with her daughter Jada and sisters June and Bonnie,” says the short text. “She was the one who kept us close and together. for so long.” and “his love for our family will live on in each of us,” adds the text signed by the four closest survivors: sister Ruth, brothers Aaron and Fritz, and granddaughter Roxie McKain Pointer.
Anita has been with the Oakland-based group since its formation in 1969. Forced to retire in 2015 for unclear health reasons.
The Pointer Sisters counts the hits ‘I’m So Excited’, ‘He’s so Shy’ or ‘Jump (For My Love)’ popularized in the 70s and 80s. They were originally formed in June. and his now-deceased sister, Bonnie, who was later joined by Anita and Ruth in the family.
group too got into country music With their song “Fairytale”, they became the first African-American group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Tennessee (Nashville, USA), a legendary stage for country culture.
Pointer Sisters won 3 Grammy Awards and received 10 nominations.
Bonnie was the person who supported the founding of the group, including first June and later her sisters Anita and Ruth. quaternary fused the genres of funk, soul, jazz and pop He dresses in 1940s style, often in a retro style similar to that of their predecessors, The Andrews Sisters.