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June Pointer Biography
June Pointer is one of the most popular and richest R&B Singer who was born on November 30, 1953 in Oakland, California, United States. The lead singer of R&B Soul group The Pointer Sisters who released the hit track “Yes We Can Can.”
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Born the youngest of six children to minister parents Reverend Elton and Sarah Pointer, June shared a love of singing with her sisters. In 1969, she and sister Bonnie founded The Pointers – A Pair. The duo sang at numerous clubs, then became a trio later that year when sister Anita quit her job as a secretary to join them. The group officially changed its name to The Pointer Sisters. The trio signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and released a few singles, none of which made a substantial impact on the music charts. In 1972, sister Ruth joined the group, making it a quartet. The sisters then signed with Blue Thumb Records, and their career began to take off.
Releasing their self-titled debut album in 1973, the Pointer Sisters found immediate fame with hits such as “Yes We Can Can” and “Wang Dang Doodle.” Subsequent albums boasted top-charting songs such as “Fairytale,” “How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side)” and “You Gotta Believe.” June left the group in November 1975 due to health problems as she was advised to retire due to extreme mental and physical exhaustion; Bonnie Pointer exited from the group to forge a solo career in 1977.
They split from William Oliver Whitmore in 1991.
| Name | June Pointer |
| First Name | June |
| Last Name | Pointer |
| Occupation | R&B Singer |
| Birthday | November 30 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place of Birth | Oakland |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Sarah Pointer, Elton Pointer |
| Siblings | Bonnie Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Anita Pointer, Aaron Pointer, Fritz Pointer |
| Spouse | William Oliver Whitmore II |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Eventually, June ventured into a solo career while staying with the Pointer Sisters; she released the Baby Sister album in 1983 (it scored a modest hit with “Ready for Some Action”, #28 R&B) and a self-titled effort in 1989 (its charting single was “Tight On Time (Fit U In), #70 R&B).” June also performed the song “Little Boy Sweet” for the 1983 film National Lampoon’s Vacation. In 1987, she scored a top 5 pop single with Bruce Willis with a cover of the Staples Singers’ “Respect Yourself.” She also gained notoriety for posing for Playboy magazine in 1985. In September 1994, the Pointer Sisters received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June Pointer Net Worth
June Pointer is one of the richest R&B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, June Pointer's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Her debut album was released in 1973.
She was awarded an award in the Hollywood Walk of Fame with The Pointer Sisters.
June Antoinette Pointer (November 30, 1953 – April 11, 2006) was an American singer, best known as the youngest of the founding members of Grammy Award–winning vocal group the Pointer Sisters.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | R&B Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
June recorded a duet with Dionne Warwick, “Heartbreak of Love”, for Dionne’s 1987 album, Reservations for Two. Their duet later appeared on the B-side of Warwick’s 1989 single “Take Good Care of You and Me”.
June was married to William Oliver Whitmore II for thirteen years; from 1978 until 1991. She had no children. She was addicted to cocaine for much of her career, and she was ousted from the Pointer Sisters in 2004. Ruth’s daughter filled in for June during stage performances as the Pointers Sisters reportedly waited for her to become drug-free. On April 22, 2004, June was charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor possession of a smoking device. She was ordered to a rehabilitation facility.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Upon June’s return, the remaining sisters found huge success, reaching the Top 10 in early 1979 with a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire”; that began a string of hits which included “Happiness,” “He’s So Shy” (1980), “Slow Hand” (1981), “American Music,” “Should I Do It” and “I’m So Excited.” In 1983, the group released what would be their biggest album to date, Break Out. It included the Top 10 hits “Automatic”; “Jump (For My Love)”; a re-release of “I’m So Excited”, which became a bigger hit than when originally released in 1982; and “Neutron Dance.” Subsequent albums spawned hits such as “Dare Me,” “Freedom” and “Goldmine.” (Pointer sang lead vocals on several of the group’s top singles, including “Happiness,” “He’s So Shy”, “Jump (For My Love)”, “Baby Come And Get It” and “Dare Me.”)
Who is June Pointer Dating?
According to our records, June Pointer married to William Oliver Whitmore II . As of December 1, 2023, June Pointer’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for June Pointer. You may help us to build the dating records for June Pointer!On February 27, 2006, June suffered a stroke. While hospitalized, she was diagnosed with cancer, which had metastasized in her breast, colon, liver and bones. She died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California on April 11, 2006, at the age of 52. A family statement said June died “in the arms of her sisters Ruth and Anita and [with] her brothers Aaron and Fritz by her side. Although her sister Bonnie was unable to be present, she was with her in spirit.”
Facts & Trivia
June Ranked on the list of most popular R&B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. June Pointer celebrates birthday on November 30 of every year.
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