Happy birthday Ruth Pointer – Born on this day in 1946, she is an American R&B singer, best known for being the eldest member of The Pointer Sisters. She was born in Oakland, California and began her vocal training as a director of a junior choir in her fathers church. 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 Pointer’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), Hes 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 Im So Excited, Neutron Dance, and Baby Come And Get It. Its notable for featuring Ruths 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. Of the original members, Ruth, along with her sister Anita, are still active with The Pointer Sisters. They were joined by Ruths daughter, Issa, in the 1990s. The group was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. Also born on this day… Derek Longmuir (1955) – He was the Scottish drummer and a founding member of the 1970s pop group, Bay City Rollers. Paul Atkinson (1946) – He was a British guitarist in the legendary pop/rock band The Zombies. (d. 2004) Robin Luke – He is an American rockabilly singer who is best known for his 1958 song, Susie Darlin who has been enshrined in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:35:46 +0000
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