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    Bonnie Pointer, Founding Member Of The Pointer Sisters, Dead At 69

    Bonnie, the "rebellious" one, began her career as a duo before being joined by another, then another, of her siblings, becoming one of the foremost vocal groups of the '70s.
    by Annie Zaleski Jun 09, 2020 3 minutes
    Bonnie Pointer.

    Bonnie Pointer, a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter who was a founding member of vocal group the Pointer Sisters, has died at the age of 69. Her death was announced in a statement that included a remembrance from her older sister, Anita Pointer. "Bonnie was my best friend and we talked every day; we never had a fight in our life. I already miss her, and I will see her again one day." No cause was given.

    The Pointer Sisters evolved from The Pointers – A Pair, a San Francisco-based group Bonnie formed in 1969

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