Articles tagged "the pointer sisters"

Sound Affects

Taj Mahal Hearts The Pointer Sisters

by Christian John Wikane

[6.Mar.09] :. San Francisco, circa 1969: The Pointer Sisters have just returned to San Francisco after an ill-fated trip to Houston. Producer David Rubinson, who paid their fare back to the west coast, signs...

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Music Feature

Still So Excited: An Interview with Ruth Pointer

by Christian John Wikane

[6.Mar.09] :. From Continental Baths to Car Wash, from the Grand Ole Opry to the Grammys, the Pointer Sisters have blazed many trails in their 35-year career. In a candid interview, Ruth Pointer reveals the story behind one of the most successful female groups of all time.

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Notes from the Road

The Pointer Sisters - 14 February 2009: Bronx, NY

by Christian John Wikane

[4.Mar.09] :. Words by Christian John Wikane and Pictures by Craig Bailey/Perspective Photo.

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Notes from the Road

Ruth Pointer - 16 November 2008: Hopedale, MA

by Christian John Wikane and Craig Bailey/Perspective Photo

[20.Nov.08] :. Words by Christian John Wikane and Pictures by Craig Bailey

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Capsule Reviews

The Pointer Sisters: Special Things

by Christian John Wikane

[17.Dec.07] :. Special Things marked the Pointer Sisters' third album with producer Richard Perry, who re-vamped the act after sister Bonnie left to pursue a solo career at Motown in 1978.

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