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The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B singing group from Oakland, California, known for their mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Their diverse repertoire spans genres such as pop, disco, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country, and rock. The group has won three Grammy Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994, with 13 US top 20 hits between 1973 and 1985. The origins of the group trace back to 1969 when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs as "Pointers, a Pair." The line-up expanded to a trio with the addition of sister Anita Pointer, and later to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. After signing with Blue Thumb Records, they recorded their debut album and gained recognition, winning a Grammy Award in 1975 for Best Country Vocal Performance for their song "Fairytale." Bonnie left the group in 1978 to pursue a solo career. The Pointer Sisters achieved their greatest commercial success as a trio during the 1980s, consisting of June, Ruth, and Anita. They won two additional Grammys for their top 10 hits "Jump (For My Love)" and "Automatic," both released in 1984. Other notable top 10 hits include "Fire," "He's So Shy," "Slow Hand," the remixed version of "I'm So Excited," and

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