![]() The Pointer Sisters in the Netherlands in 1974. I mean, we started in the ‘60s, you know?Īnd that’s never stopped until 2015 for me. The memoir chronicles your coming-of-age story as artists and… 48-year musical career? That cannot be. So, let’s turn to a discussion about your new award-winning memoir Fairytale : The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story. There it is, and look at the book and order the book. It is a thrill, and I’m holding in my hands right now Fairytale : The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story, and it’s amazing, and our listeners will be able to go to the website. So, it is wonderful to be with you, Fritz Pointer and Anita Pointer. His latest book, along with Anita, Fairytale : The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story, is a memoir of their life, and it’s co-authored, as I mentioned, with Anita Pointer. Professor Fritz Pointer is one of the oldest brothers of the June, Bonnie, Anita, and Ruth quartet, otherwise known as The Pointer Sisters. Anita and her sisters found fame in the 1970s and ‘80s and ‘90s, and their legacy lives on, but you will remember their first big hit, “Yes We Can Can,” becoming a hit on the Billboard’s Hot 100, breaking through to number 11. Anita Pointer is a founding member of the legendary music group The Pointer Sisters. ![]() So, we’re joined by a very special guest. ![]() In this joyous episode, we even hear Anita Pointer sing to us as we celebrate and think about Juneteenth, The Pointer Sisters. It is a coming-of-age story centered in the Civil Rights Movement with a backdrop of tenacity, learning the hard way, breaking through, and landing music award after music award, doing it their own way. This is a riveting family memoir of The Pointer Sisters. It is more than the definitive account of music icons. In this episode, “I’m so excited! Celebrating Juneteenth with The Pointer Sisters,” we are joined by Fritz and Anita Pointer to unpack their award-winning memoir Fairytale : The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story and celebrate Juneteenth. Fairytale : The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story, Anita Pointer and Fritz Pointer (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Feb.“The Hidden Legacy Of The Pointer Sisters, Genre-Busting Pioneers Of Message Music,” Tammy Kernodle, NPR, Feb.Have a topic you’d like us to delve into, a guest recommendation, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at Background Reading: He has authored two books and several scholarly articles in his area of African literature. He managed the group prior to becoming a professor specializing in African and African American history. Pointer has 30 years of experience teaching composition, African and African American humanities, and history in higher education. No one else knows the family, community, political or social history out of which the Pointer Sisters came as thoroughly and deeply as he does. ![]() His latest book, Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story, is a memoir of their life co-authored with his sister, Anita Pointer. Professor Fritz Pointer is one of the older brothers of June, Bonnie, Anita and Ruth-also known as the Pointer Sisters.Anita continues to write, record and perform, maintaining an international touring schedule as a member of the Pointer Sisters. In 1994, Anita and her sisters received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their hit-making magic kept audiences singing and dancing through the 1980s and ’90s and became part of the 2008 Obama campaign playlist. Anita Pointer, founding member of the legendary music group the Pointer Sisters. Anita and her sisters found fame in 1973, when the Anita-led “Yes We Can Can” became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #11. Their breakthrough resulted in multiple hits and Grammy Awards, including for Best Performance by a Duo or Group and even Best Country Duo or Group. In 1974, Anita’s writing talents helped the group make music history with “Fairytale,” which became a hit on the country music charts-leading the Pointer Sisters to become the first Black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. ![]()
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