The Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters are a vocal group from Oakland, California. They have released music in various genres, including pop, rock, jazz, funk, R&B, bebop, blues, northern soul and country, but are best known for their energetic and upbeat disco and dance-pop hits like "I'm So Excited," "Jump (For My Love)" and "Automatic."

The Pointer Sisters originated when sisters June and Bonnie began performing in clubs in 1969 as "Pointers, A Pair." The lineup expanded to a trio later in the year when sister Anita quit her job as a secretary to join them. From then on, they called themselves The Pointer Sisters.

The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. The Pointer Sisters signed with Blue Thumb Records, and released their self-titled debut album, along with their first hit single, "Yes We Can Can," in 1973.