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Anita Pointer

(1948-2022)
American singer-songwriter
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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".

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Born Anita Marie Pointer
23 January 1948
Oakland, California, USA
Died
31 December 2022 (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Aquarius
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  • Jada Rashawn
    Jada Rashawn info 1st child with David Harper Female b. 9 Apr 1966 · Age: 59 · 1966- · Celebrity Baby
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  • Ruth Pointer
    Ruth Pointer · Sister · 1946- · American singer edit info
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  • Bonnie Pointer
    Bonnie Pointer · Sister · 1950-2020 · American singer edit info
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  • June Pointer
    June Pointer · Sister · 1953-2006 · American musician edit info
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