Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies at 69
Also Read: Bruce Jay Friedman, Oscar-Nominated 'Splash' Screenwriter, Dies at 90She continued, “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.”The Oakland, California based group, made up of sisters Bonnie, Anita, June and Ruth Pointer, are behind 1970s and 80s hits like “I’m So Excited” and “Jump,” as well as “Fire,” “He’s So Shy,” and “Slow Hand.”Bonnie recorded five albums with the Pointer Sisters, and co-wrote the group’s country hit “Fairytale” with Anita, winning them their first Grammy for Best Country Duo or Group in 1975. The Pointer Sisters were also the first African American group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville,