Ruth Pointer
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Pointer performing with The Pointer Sisters at the Komen Center Pink Tie Ball, 2006.
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| Background information | |
| Born |
March 19, 1946 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Dance, Jazz, Funk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Blue Thumb, ABC, Planet, RCA, Motown, SBK |
| Associated acts | The Pointer Sisters, Anita Pointer, Natalie Cole, June Pointer |
| Website | thepointersistersfans |
Ruth Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American R&B/Soul singer and eldest member of the vocal group The Pointer Sisters.
Joining her sisters in 1972, the Pointer Sisters released their first album in 1973. The group eventually found fame with songs like "Yes We Can Can" (1973), their country crossover hit, "Fairytale" (1974) and "How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side)" before Bonnie's exit in 1977. Continuing as a trio, the group found their biggest success covering tunes of rock, pop and new wave with singles such as "Fire" (1978), "He's So Shy" (1980), and "Slow Hand" (1981).
The group found its biggest success with the release of the Break Out album in 1983 which featured hits such as "Automatic", "Jump (For My Love)", a re-released version of "I'm So Excited", "Neutron Dance", and "Baby Come And Get It". It's notable for featuring Ruth's lead vocals on "Automatic" and "Neutron Dance", which hit the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and led to the group winning two Grammy Awards. Of the original members, Ruth, along with her sister Anita, are still active with The Pointer Sisters. They were joined by Ruth's daughter, Issa, in the 1990s. The group was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.
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