Anita Marie Pointer, a renowned soul and R&B singer-songwriter, was born on January 28, 1948, in Oakland, California. As the second eldest member of the iconic and highly successful soul/R&B group The Pointer Sisters, Anita has left an indelible mark on the music industry.
At the tender age of 17, Anita married and, in 1969, she left her job as a secretary at a legal office to pursue a professional singing career. In 1972, she joined her siblings Ruth and Bonnie as a member of The Pointer Sisters.
Throughout her illustrious career, Anita has co-written numerous songs for The Pointer Sisters, including the Grammy Award-winning breakthrough 1974 hit "Fairytale" and the rousing smash "I'm So Excited". Additionally, Anita penned the song "Step by Step" for smooth jazz musician Jeff Lorber.
One of her most notable collaborations is the duet "Too Many Times" with country singer Earl Thomas Conley, which peaked at #2 on the country charts in 1986. In 1987, Anita released her solo album "Love For What It Is", featuring the song "Overnight Success", which reached #41 on the R&B charts.
In 1998, Anita was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, a testament to her outstanding contributions to the music industry. In 2003, Anita suffered a devastating loss when her only daughter Jada passed away from cancer, inspiring the 1975 song "Jada" by The Pointer Sisters.
In 2005, Anita recorded the song "Take Me Home" for an all-star tribute to Cher on Cleopatra Records. Besides her work in music, Anita is also a talented painter and collector of black memorabilia.
Today, Anita continues to sing with The Pointer Sisters, along with her sister Ruth and Ruth's daughter Issa, solidifying her status as a legendary figure in the music industry.
