June Antoinette Pointer, the youngest member of the renowned soul/R&B group The Pointer Sisters, was born on November 30, 1953, in Oakland, California, to Reverend Elton Pointer and his wife Sarah.
June's educational background included attending Edison Elementary School, Elmhurst Junior High, and Castlemont High School, where she laid the foundation for her future success.
The Pointer Sisters, with June as a part of the group, went on to have a remarkable career, releasing a steady succession of hit songs throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
In 1983, June released her solo album "Baby Sister," featuring the Top 30 R&B radio hit "Ready for Some Action." Her remarkable vocal talent also led to her singing the song "Little Boy Sweet" on the soundtrack of the hilarious comedy "National Lampoon's Vacation."
June's impressive collaborations include singing back-up vocals on the 1987 Top 5 hit cover of "Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis and a duet with Dionne Warwick on the song "Heartbreak of Love" for Warwick's album "Reservations for Two."
In 1989, June released her self-titled second solo album, featuring the good-sized R&B radio hit "Tight on Time (I'll Fit U In)."
June's acting career included a significant role as Marsha in the 1995 film "French Exit."
Despite her remarkable achievements, June struggled with drug addiction and was eventually ousted from The Pointer Sisters in 2004. She was also arrested for cocaine possession that same year.
Tragically, June Pointer passed away from cancer at the young age of 52 on April 11, 2006, in Los Angeles, California.
