Ruth Pointer

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ruth Pointer

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Background = solo_singer
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Born = Birth date and age|1946|3|19
Oakland, California, United States
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Origin = Oakland, California, United States
Instrument = Vocals
Genre = R&B, soul, pop, dance, rock, Jazz, country
Occupation = Singer, Songwriter
Years_active = December,1972- present
Label = Atlantic
Blue Thumb
ABC
Planet
RCA
Motown
SBK
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URL = [http://www.thepointersistersfans.com/ruth.html]
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Ruth Pointer-Sayles (born March 19, 1946 in Oakland, California) is an American R&B singer, best known for being the eldest member of the legendary sister group, The Pointer Sisters.

Biography

Early life

Ruth Pointer began her vocal training as a director of a junior choir in her father's church. Marrying right after high school and having two children, Ruth was eventually convinced by her sisters to join their family group, The Pointer Sisters in December, 1972.

The Pointer Sisters

Joining her sisters in 1972, the Pointer Sisters released their first album in 1973. The group eventually found fame with songs like "Yes We Can Can" (1973), their country crossover hit, "Fairytale" (1974) and "How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side)" before Bonnie's exit in 1977. Continuing as a trio, the group found their biggest success covering tunes of rock, pop and New Wave with singles such as "Fire" (1978), "He's So Shy" (1980), and "Slow Hand" (1981). The group found its biggest success with the release of the "Break Out" album in 1983 which featured hits such as "Automatic", "Jump (For My Love)", a re-released version of "I'm So Excited", "Neutron Dance", and "Baby Come And Get It". It's notable for featuring Ruth's lead vocals on "Automatic" and "Neutron Dance", which hit the top ten of the "Billboard" Hot 100 Chart and led to the group winning two Grammy Awards. Ruth is still a member of the Pointer Sisters along with Anita and Ruth's daughter Issa. The group was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993.

Personal life

Ruth Pointer is a mother of five including twins Ali and Conor from her current husband Michael Sayles, whom she married in 1990. [citation needed] She and her husband and their children currently reside in Hopedale, Massachusetts. [citation needed] She is also a grandmother. Sadako Pointer (a model) is her second granddaughter and resides in New York City. [citation needed] Ruth's daguhter Issa is from former Temptations member Dennis Edwards.Ruth's son Malik is also a singer with his band Fat Sam.

External links

*Pointer Sisters fan page on Bebo: http://www.bebo.com/thepointersisters