(Born: July 11, 1950) Bonnie, along with her sisters, began her singing career in her father's church, The Church of God, in West Oakland, California. But as her mother, the late Sarah Pointer, recalled in a 1974 interview, Bonnie had bigger plans as she got older. "She had always told me, 'Mother, I want something for myself; I want to be somebody in this world.' "Sarah said.

That dream took a step toward becoming a reality when she enlisted her baby sister June and formed Pointers-A Pair. The duo began singing at local clubs in the Bay Area, and when Anita quit her job to join them, The Pointer Sisters were born.

The group began singing back up on sessions by Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, Grace Slick and others. Ruth later joined to form a quartet. (See group Bio)

Bonnie recorded five albums with her sisters, two of which were certified gold. Throughout her tenure with the group, she proved to be a prolific songwriter. Co-writing with Anita, she helped create Pointer classics such as "Fairytale", and "How Long." The two sisters also teamed up with Stevie Wonder to write "Bring Your Sweet Stuff Home To Me" for the Having A Party album. However, in 1976, Bonnie decided to leave the Pointer Sisters and embark on a solo career. That year, she lent her vocals to Bill Wyman's Stone Alone album; two years later, in 1978, she released her solo debut.

BONNIE'S ALBUMS

Bonnie Pointer, 1978 (Self-titled) Motown Records  

Bonnie Pointer, 1979 (Self-titled) Motown Records

If The Price Is Right, 1984 Private I Records

Bonnie's biggest hit was 1978's "Heaven Must Have Sent You". Thanks to her powerful vocals, the song has become a disco classic; even today, it receives widespread radio airplay and is often included on disco compilations and soundtracks. In fact, "Heaven Must Have Sent You" was included on the 1998 soundtrack to the hit film 54, starring Ryan Phillipe and Neve Campbell. Other singles that have become fan favorites are: "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)", "More and More" and "Jimmy Mack".

In 1994, Bonnie drew a huge ovation from the crowd when she joined her sisters at the ceremony to unveil the group's Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Then, in 1996 she was finally reunited with The Pointer Sisters onstage when she joined Ruth, Anita and June for an encore of "Jump (For My Love)" at the group's New Years Eve concert in Las Vegas.

Today, Bonnie continues to perform across the country and has also appeared at several Gay Pride celebrations throughout the United States.