Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74
The Grammy winner passed away while she was with family members, publicist Roger Neal said in a statement. A cause of death was not immediately revealed.
The group's 1973 self-titled debut album included the breakout hit,"Yes We Can Can." Known for hit songs including"I'm So Excited,""Slow Hand,""Neutron Dance" and"Jump ," the singers gained a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994. The Pointer Sisters also was the first African American group to perform on the Grand Ole Opry program and the first contemporary act to perform at the San Francisco Opera House, Neal said.
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