2009 Music Artist: The Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters began their formal vocal training in West Oakland, California and were later hailed by critics as “the most exciting thing to hit show business in years”. A series of gold singles and albums topped the Billboard Charts with hits such as “Fire”, “He’s So Shy”, “Slow Hand”, “Jump (For My Love)”, “I’m So Excited”, and “Neutron Dance”. The Pointer Sisters have been honored at the Soul of American Music Awards, the Soul Train Hall of Fame, and received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.