Anita Pointer
American singer and songwriter (1948–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anita Marie Pointer (January 23, 1948 – December 31, 2022) was an American singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the vocal group the Pointer Sisters. She co-wrote and was the lead singer on their hit song "Fairytale", which garnered them their first Grammy Award in 1975. She was also the lead singer on many of their other hits, including "Yes We Can Can", "Fire", "Slow Hand", and "I'm So Excited".
American singer and songwriter (1948–2022)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anita Marie Pointer |
| Born | (1948-01-23)January 23, 1948 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2022(2022-12-31) (aged 74) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1969–2015 |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | The Pointer Sisters |
Musical artist