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Bonnie Pointer
Patricia Eva "Bonnie" Pointer (July 11, 1950 – June 8, 2020) was an American singer, renowned for her role as a founding member of the Pointer Sisters, a vocal group that achieved significant success in the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Oakland, California, Bonnie began her musical journey singing in her father's church alongside her sister June. In 1969, they formed a duo called the Pointers, later expanding to include their sisters Anita and Ruth, becoming the Pointer Sisters. The group was known for its eclectic musical style, incorporating R&B, funk, rock and roll, gospel, country, and soul.

Bonnie and Anita co-wrote "Fairytale," a crossover country hit that won the group a Grammy Award for Best Vocal by a Duo or Group, Country. In 1977, Bonnie left the Pointer Sisters to pursue a solo career. She signed with Motown Records and released her self-titled album in 1978, which included the hit "Heaven Must Have Sent You," reaching No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bonnie released three solo albums throughout her career and continued to perform, reuniting with her sisters for special occasions, including receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. Bonnie Pointer passed away in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 69.

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