The Pointer Sisters' Bonnie Pointer Has Died
She was 69 years old...
*The Pointer Sisters'* founder *Bonnie Pointer* has died.
The soul, funk, and disco great found fame with The Pointer Sisters, before going on to have a storied solo career.
News of Bonnie Pointer's passing broke via *TMZ*, who shared a note from her family.
Sister and band mate Anite Pointer wrote:
“It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of The Pointer Sisters that my sister, Bonnie died this morning. Our family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time.”
The familial group formed in Oakland, California, releasing their debut album in 1973 and scoring a hit with 'Yes We Can'.
Scooping a Grammy the following year, Bonnie Pointer left the outfit in 1977 to pursue a solo career, signing to Motown for her 1978 debut solo album.
A thing to note: the success of 1974's countrified single 'Fairytale' saw The Pointer Sisters become the first African-American group to perform at the Grand Ol' Opry.
Rest in power, Bonnie Pointer.
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