R.I.P. June Pointer (Pointer Sisters)
June Pointer was an American singer who was born in Oakland, California on November 30th, 1953. Alongside her sisters, Ruth, Anita and Bonnie, she was one of the founding members of the Pointer Sisters.
Together, this group gained prominence with hits such as “I’m So Excited”, “Jump For My Love”, “Neutron Dance” and today’s song choice. Throughout their illustrious career, the Pointer Sisters have won a total of three Grammy Awards, and in 1994, they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On this very day, April 11th 2006, June Antoinette Pointer died of cancer (at 52 years of age). In memory of her passing, exactly 18 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that set the prototype for the Pointer Sisters’ future sound. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the 1980 album, “Special Things”, here’s the Pointer Sisters, alongside the late JUNE POINTER, with “HE’S SO SHY”….