Anita Pointer

Anita Pointer
Anita Pointer
	Pointer in 1974
Background information
Birth name	Anita Marie Pointer
Born	January 23, 1948; Oakland, California, U.S.
Died	December 31, 2022 (aged 74); Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B; soul; pop; dance;
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1969–2015
Labels	Atlantic; Blue Thumb; ABC; Planet; RCA; Motown; SBK;
Formerly of	The Pointer Sisters

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".