Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies aged 69
Bonnie Pointer, founding member of '70s vocal group the Pointer Sisters, has died at 69. TMZ reports that her sister (and former groupmate) Anita Pointer confirmed Bonnie's passing, saying, "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.”
With a unique sound that blended jazz, soul, funk, rock and country, the group signed to Blue Thumb Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1973.
Bonnie later had a prolific recording career under Motown Records -- which signed her after she left TPS – she produced 3 full albums and a number of singles. Her disco rendition of 'Heaven' peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
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