Anita Marie Pointer

Soul Singer

Birthday January 23, 1948

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Dec 31, 2022 (74)

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About

Soul, R&B, and country singer and songwriter who formed The Pointer Sisters with her siblings in 1969. In 1987 she released her album Love for What It Is. It had nine tracks. 

Before Fame

She was born in Oakland, California and she worked as a secretary before pursuing a career in music. 

Trivia

She co-wrote the 1970s hit song "Fairytale," which won a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group. She made the soundtrack for the 1996 movie The Associate. 

Family Life

She had one child with her first husband, David Harper. Following her divorce from Harper, she was married to Richard Gonzalez for several years. 

Associated With

Her older sister, Ruth Pointer, was the last to join The Pointer Sisters.