In 1969, sisters Bonnie and June Pointer began performing as a duo. They called themselves "Pointers, a Pair." When Anita Pointer joined, they became "The Pointer Sisters." A fourth sister, Ruth, joined in 1972. The following year, the quartet released its self-titled debut album. The album's single "Yes We Can Can" became The Pointer Sisters' first single to land on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. June and Bonnie left in 1977. June returned the following year. As a trio, Anita, Ruth, and June released eleven more albums. The band's fifteenth and final album "Only Sisters Can Do That" was released in 1993. In 2002, June was replaced by her daughter Issa. Four years later, June passed away after a stroke. In 2009, Ruth's granddaughter Sadako joined the band with Issa leaving temporarily to pursue a solo career. She returned in 2011, and the band continued on as a quartet. In 2015, Anita departed the band, dying of cancer on New Year's Eve 2022. The band continues performing as a trio.
These are photos from concerts where The Pointer Sisters played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Village People / Kool and the Gang / Sister Sledge / The Pointer Sisters / The Jacksons / Sound of the supremes Jan 12, 2019 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Uploaded by Kathyt
The Pointer Sisters Oct 12, 2015 Orlando, Florida, United States Uploaded by Angelajkm
80s Extravaganza Feb 6, 2015 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Uploaded by Concertkatie
The Pointer Sisters Aug 31, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Uploaded by Desperately Seeking Setlists
The Pointer Sisters Jun 5, 2010 Brea, California, United States Uploaded by Ralph Heimann
Kool & The Gang / The Pointer Sisters Jul 15, 1995 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Pointer Sisters Aug 14, 1986 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Uploaded by Cindy Tam
The Pointer Sisters Jun 25, 1986 Kings Mills, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Rob Luce
The Pointer Sisters Jun 14, 1986 Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States Uploaded by Duquer
Lionel Richie / The Pointer Sisters Oct 22, 1983 Houston, Texas, United States Uploaded by A. Watson
Lionel Richie / The Pointer Sisters Oct 8, 1983 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
