And if theres hope for someone like me, theres hope for everyone. Few vocal groups have successfully and expertly explored as many genres of popular music as the pointer sisters. Only a year before, pointer suffered a neardeath bout of viral meningitis. The pointer sisters, ruth, anita and june perform during the persian gulf. Readers will learn about the pointer sisters humble beginnings, musical apprenticeship, stratospheric success, miraculous comeback, and the melodic sound that captured the hearts of millions of music fans. Ruth pointers story for the first timeand in her own words still so excited. As a pointer sister since 1972, eldest sibling ruth has seen her share of successes and excesses, from late nights at studio 54 in the 70s to the highflying fame that came with the sisters 1983 breakout album and subsequent mtv presence. Still so excited my life as a pointer sister kindle. The book instantly had me hooked with its wild, riveting tales of drinking and drugging. Actually, the real, real history is that i was probably the. They were joined by ruths daughter, issa, in the 1990s.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading still so excited. Supplied the pointer sisters lineup has become so fluid that ruth is now the only original member. My life as a poin ter sister is an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at ruth pointer s rollercoaster life in and out of the pointer sisters. The pointer sisters have won three grammy awards and received a star on the hollywood. Amidst the groups career benchmarks, ruth pointer is celebrating something else. Also, ruth pointer of the pointer sisters still so excited. Spanning over four decades, their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, electronic music, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country and rock. My life as a pointer sister kindle edition by pointer, ruth, terrill, marshall. The group eventually found fame with songs like yes we.
Ruth began her formal vocal training as director of the junior choir at her priest father elton pointers church the church of. The strongest pointers, however, are quotations or allusions of the ot in the nt, which we dont have many of in the book of ruth. Ruth, looking back at the pointer sisters beginnings, you were the last sister to sign on out of the four. Ruth pointers deep and soulful voice turned out to be the missing ingredient when the fabulous pointer sisters went from a trio to a quartet in late 1972. When overnight success came to the pointer sisters in 1973, they all thought it was the answer to their longheld prayers. Ruth pointer began her formal vocal training as director of the junior choir in her fathers church, then pursued a singing career with her sisters, bonnie, june, and anita. Theres one line in it where she talks about meeting her third husband, dennis edwards of the temptations. Apr 11, 2017 in 2016, ruth pointer published a book, still so excited. Oct 26, 2018 also, ruth pointer of the pointer sisters still so excited. Book ruth pointer for speaking, events and appearances apb.
Ruth pointer biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. From their humble beginnings in west oakland to the center of the pop music scene in the 1970s and 1980s, theyve. Hopedale ruth pointers life has been split in two halves. The church pastor spoke and offered a blessing, followed by the event host neal lester who explained about humanity 101 and gave ruth an introduction. On the brighter side, ruth, anita, and ruths daughter issa rebuilt the pointers brand beginning in the early 2000s with a series of highprofile appearances overseas and the rerecording of their classics on their own label. Why everyone in music should read ruth pointers autobiography. Having to be constantly on, whether in public, on stage or in front of tv cameras, took its toll on ruth, and she spiraled into cocaine and alcohol. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. Pointer sister climbed the charts while hitting rock bottom. Recently, ruth pointer took a break and sat down with scott ross to share her story as told in her new book rock and heart place. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. Ruth pointer is scheduled to appear at club cafe on march 20 at 5 p.
Celebrating culture and community at the minnesota state fair producer, monique linder and longtime tv personality and author, roxane battle cohost the first of a series of interviews with fair artists and musicians, with the amazing ms. They were the fourth most successful female group of all time but the pointer sisters battle with addiction sent them into a downward spiral. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Still so excited my life as a pointer sister by ruth pointer and marshall terrill. Shes so excited to meet ruth pointer the boston globe.
Ruth pointer, eldest member of grammywinning vocal trio the pointer sisters, has written a memoir that has all the elements of a classic music. In 2016, ruth released a heartfelt memoir still so excited my life as a pointer sister triumph books. Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. See how paths chosen and challenges facedindividually and collectively. Actually, the real, real history is that i was probably the first one to even initiate singing as a group. The group was given a star on the hollywood walk of fame in 1994. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ruth painstakingly pours her heart out telling her courageous story of overcoming ones demons and taking back control of ones life. Ruth began her formal vocal training as director of the junior choir at her priest father elton pointer s church the church of god. Join facebook to connect with ruth pointer and others you may know. My life as a pointer sister pointer, ruth, terrill, marshall on.
She occasionally stepped out as a solo artist, contributing to movie soundtracks and lending background vocals. Ruth pointer, eldest member of grammywinning vocal trio the pointer sisters, has written. Ruth pointer calls massachusetts home fifty plus advocate. Still so excited my life in the pointer sisters by ruth.
Ruth pointer about her new book, shes so excited and her upcoming performance at the great minnesota. Ruth pointer of the pointer sisters signs her new memoir. Still so excited my life as a pointer sister by ruth pointer. Rupaul reveals alltime favorite books in guru book interview.
My life as a pointer sister by ruth pointer and marshall terrill 2016, hardcover. Early life ruth pointer began her vocal training as a director of a junior choir in her fathers church. How each chapter of the book of ruth points to jesus. Club cafe welcomes multigrammy winner ruth pointer of the pointer sisters for a signing of her new memoir still so excited. The eldest are a daughter faun born 1965 and a son malik born 1966. Her new memoir celebrates three decades of sobriety and a lifetime of. Ruth pointer discusses her career and new book youtube. Astrology and natal chart of ruth pointer, born on 19460319. And even though the pointers havent recorded a new album of original material for over two decades, their steady touring schedule year after year has kept their. Ruth pointer of musics pointer sisters on her cocaine. Her new memoir celebrates three decades of sobriety and a lifetime of survival.
Jan 29, 2016 they were the fourth most successful female group of all time but the pointer sisters battle with addiction sent them into a downward spiral. Ruth pointer for this celebrated singer music is still a. Book ruth pointer for speaking, events and appearances. Find ruth pointers phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Ruth pointer was the eldest of her siblings, and together, they formed the allgirl band, the pointer sisters. Ruths story is one of redemption as she cleans up and finds her way back to god. People still remember the bands heydays in the 1970s and 1980s with classic songs like, im so excited, neutron. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. In 2016, ruth pointer published a book, still so excited. See how paths chosen and challenges facedindividually and collectivelystrengthened and honed their fortyeight year musical career. All of this carryingon was a surprise to me, because i always thought of the pointer sisters, daughters of a pastor, mostly as a tame pop act. Ruth pointer, centre, and the latest lineup of the pointer sisters. Ruth pointer speaks on overcoming addiction, late friend natalie. You hint in the book under one of the photos that there might be new.
Pop superstars the pointer sisters are still performing after more than 40 years of topping the charts. Its a frank account about family dynamics, the music business, and the alcohol and drug abuse that almost. Of the original members, ruth, along with her sister anita, are still active with the pointer sisters. In honor of her books release, the eldest pointer sister spoke with.
Ruth pointer of musics pointer sisters on her cocaine addiction. On 28 january 1985, the pointer sisters are nominated in two categories at the 12th. In the book, she expounds on her mental illness, cocaine addiction. Fairytale is the first and only book to provide inside portraits of the pointer sisters formative and professional lifejune, bonnie, anita and ruth come of age as moldbreaking artists during the civil rights and black power movements of the 1960s. They struggled for a while but then notched a string of hits, with their biggest moment coming in 1983 with the release of their breakthrough album, break out. Still so excited my life in the pointer sisters offers an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at ruth pointers rollercoaster life in and out of the pointer sisters. Vip ticket includes hors doeuvre reception with ruth, a signed book and reserved seating for main event main event.
Six months later, they were a household name, selling millions of records, tons of concert tickets and were at the start of their storybook career, eventually becoming one of the most. My life as a pointer sister is an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at ruth pointers rollercoaster life in and out of the pointer sisters. Feb 08, 2016 ruth pointer bares all in new autobiography, 211. The pointer sisters legacy continues to this day with a couple of new recruits, ruth, her daughter issa edwards and granddaughter sadako pointer who tour all over the world. Ruth began her formal vocal training as director of the junior choir at her priest father elton pointers church the church of god. This memoir is ruths testament to the turbulent life she lived alongside her sisters. Rupaul reveals alltime favorite books in guru book.
My life in the pointer sisters offers an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at ruth pointers rollercoaster life in and out of the pointer sisters. Ruth pointers story for the first timeand in her own words still so excited my life in the pointer sisters offers an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at ruth pointers rollercoaster life in and out of the pointer sisters. If you want to listen to a bunch of name dropping and gossip, this book is not it. Why everyone in music should read ruth pointers autobiography 30 years sober, the eldest of the pointer sisters has released a tellall memoir that contains valuable lessons about the music biz. When ruth came up to speak everyone in the church seemed mesmerized by what she had to say about her life, her experiences, and her new book. Joining her sisters in 1972, the pointer sisters released their first album in 1973.
Before was based on the west coast, where she rode a wave of success with the pointer sisters, known for their sonorous sounds and sinuous moves. Pointer sister, ruth pointer says, yes i can to life. Happily, ruth pointers own story is one of finding her selfworth and living a healthy and balanced life. So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab.
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