man that was hard to watch. I didn't even want to click it, but then that ending when she says, "...but i'm also a person with a heart, and a soul..." and with that smile. that really got to me. Much love, Ms. June Pointer.
She was such a beautiful woman and her past trauma affected her and her work. I was reading Ruth's book and she said she knew her attackers. but, she was scared to tell on them to her family. she used drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain of what happened to her as such a very young age. She was never the same after that. I hope she can finally rest in peace .
I loved the Pointer Sisters since the 70s....I'm heartbroken that Anita, Bonnie and June have passed away...their music always brought me joy...we, your fans, love and miss all of you..rest in peace
I had a sweet little conversation with June back in 93 when I worked at Kennedy airport. I will never forget it.She told me that the actual bathroom door fell off when she went to use the facilities inside of the Concorde plane that she'd been on lol....so cute with that little accent.
That's right. We're just humans and we will make mistakes but there's always a chance of redemption in the eyes of the MOST HIGH, you know because we are his children amen.
June Pointer was gorgeous and also one of my favorite Pointer Sisters. May she and her Sister Bonnie rest in peace. I will always love them and miss them sorely.
She definitely had a lot of heart, soul and could sang and keep the Pointer sisters going!! I grew up listening to her. She wasn’t a criminal like how she’s portrayed. Unfortunately she didn’t receive the help she needed a lot of good people struggle with something.
Based on what her sister said two years ago the poor girl was gang raped at the age of 14 I’m actually amazed she was still able to do any shows through the 70s and 80s Everyone is fighting with them personal Demons I guess hers took a hold on her RIP
@Isaiah King I 'm not in her shoes However ..if you fighting whatever demons she went though as a teenager after the gang rape ordeal and her only escape is music. and she also suffers from bipolar...drugs would be an escape. Bipolar only got recognise with the right medication within the last decade Again I'm not in her shoes.
June been through alot....2 of marriages failed, losing her.position in the group. Crack cocaine, in debt, & losing.her.home. Plus she was abused by one of her husband's (Bill Wilttmore lll). I'm glad she was able to get her life together but due.to health complications we lost her. Everytime I hear "I'm So Excited" I'll always think about June....🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
When was the 2nd husband? I know she was married to bill whitmore but I never heard of a 2nd husband. I know she was engaged at one point to a man named Joel, I think it was, she attacked him when he wouldn’t let a drug dealer come to their house. He called the police on June iirc
They grew up in the Acorn Projects of West Oakland, California -- in the 50s and 60s (their childhood) and that had to have opened opportunities for all types of adult-level temptations. I believe all four (4) sisters admitted to using drugs of some sort -- maybe some non-harmful drugs too, but I think Ruth, Anita, June and Bonnie all have confessed to having been substance abusers. Many of the artists from the 70s onward used drugs -- I think Papa John Phillips (from "the Mamas and the Papas") said that from 1967 to 1971 it was a total blur -- due to LSD and heroin use. Wild times were had!!
Anyone who says that marijuana isn’t a gateway drug is a damn liar. Almost everyone who’s gotten into hard drugs, pretty much always starts with weed first.
It isn’t a “gateway drug” any more than alcohol or cigarettes. Plenty of people hooked on hard drugs never touched weed. Your thought process is why nobody is doing a damn thing about the opioid crisis. The middle class is out here popping pills and overdosing but they don’t think they’re doing “hard drugs” 🙄
@Tom Lowery that appears to be true...but, I can't help think of how much time Bonnie lost with the drugs...when the girls were on top of the charts, I used to wonder where Bonnie was...didn't really need to see her on the cover of a supermarket tabloid...she should have had a better solo career, and all the girls should have had better men in their lives...both Anita and Ruth's books are very hard, and depressing reads at times...🤔
@Tom Lowery I think part of the drug use stemmed from the sheltered way they were raised, combined with success, and the stupid cocaine culture that started big time in the recording industry in the late 1970's...both June and Bonnie should have had happier/longer lives...🤔
good that while she was live she could tell her own story....There is one thing one could stay about her and her sisters..They could Sang..Not just sing..So remember them in that original classic Movie Car Wash..Those Sassy Singing Sisters..
Nowitsabadtime, a lady can be fine, cute, pretty, gorgeous, appealing, dazzling, magnificent, astounding, etc. The prettiest one, was ANITA, but the BADDEST ONE( IN THAT GREAT WAY) was J-U-N-E.-P-E-R-I-O-D.
So sad all the pointers sisters were some beautiful black women but I thought June was best looking one of them she had exotic look may her soul continue to RIP ❤
Bonnie Pointer Died Over A Year Ago!! And Ann Pointer Died December 31 2022 The Day Before New Year's 🎆🎇.. Ruth Pointer Are The Only Pointer Sister That's Living.'. R.I.P. June, Bonnie, And Ann Pointer 🕊️🙏🕊️🙏🕊️.
@@richierichit Ruth over came her addiction do the grace of God and her husband she did live interview on the Wendy Williams show talking about the lifestyle of her drug addiction and her previous marriages she went deep Into it she used to be a dealer at time!!!
She looked kind of like Holly Robinson. So sad that drugs took over her life. It shows us over and over that we never know what goes on behind the glitz and glamour. She's been doing it since 13. Wow. Just like Whitney Houston started drugs at a young age, way before she was famous.
I said the same thing. She looks a little like Holly when she was on 21 Jumpstreet! Lisa Marie, Madonna etc have all done the same thing but nobody bashing them.
@@OldFordTaurusactually not true. Anita admitted to using drugs too. Initially she and Ruth said it was encouraged to manage their weight and very normal in the industry for that purpose.
It kills me how people can always liok at the bad in a person. Let me set the record straight for true Piinter Sisters Fans. There wouldnt be an act as we know it" The Pointer Sisters" had it not been for JUNE, her and her sister B0NNIE put the group together as" Pointers A Pair". Later on when Anita came the Pointer Sisters were born then the addition of BASS&DEEP ALT0" RuthPointer". Even after all four were together, itwasnt til they start putting. June on alot & proobably most of the leads, did the ZPiunter Sisters take off. Look at these Top Ten& Top 20& 40s hit with June leading: JUMP (for my L0vE)- June Pointer 2. He's So Shy- June Pointer(me y favorite Pointer Sisters S0nG) 3. Should I Do It- June Pointer 4. Dare Me- June Pointer 5. GoldMine- June Pointer 6. Baby Come & Get It 7. All i Know is thf Way I feel- June Pointer 8. I Need You-(Shared Lead along with Ruth & Anita)- June Pointer So remember ehen we want to throw drugs up and Reminisce on her PAST. Reminisce on her Number 0ne Hits Thats all I gots To Say I love 💕 U over this Way June Pointer U are a True Legend. Keep watching Ova Us from High Above. I forgot to mention she also Appeared in My favorite Movie of all time " CAR WASH" 0pposite RICHARD PRY0R ( DADDY RICH) 8
Bonnie & June may you both Rest In Paradise for Eternity🙏🙏❤️
She lived a fast life, but she was a legend. God Bless her Soul.
My favorite Pointer! I felt so sad when June passed away. R.I.P., June
man that was hard to watch. I didn't even want to click it, but then that ending when she says, "...but i'm also a person with a heart, and a soul..." and with that smile. that really got to me. Much love, Ms. June Pointer.
She was such a beautiful woman and her past trauma affected her and her work. I was reading Ruth's book and she said she knew her attackers. but, she was scared to tell on them to her family. she used drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain of what happened to her as such a very young age. She was never the same after that. I hope she can finally rest in peace .
I loved the Pointer Sisters since the 70s....I'm heartbroken that Anita, Bonnie and June have passed away...their music always brought me joy...we, your fans, love and miss all of you..rest in peace
All the Pointer Sisters are gifted by God. I hope they are all at peace now.
I had a sweet little conversation with June back in 93 when I worked at Kennedy airport. I will never forget it.She told me that the actual bathroom door fell off when she went to use the facilities inside of the Concorde plane that she'd been on lol....so cute with that little accent.
Glad she was so candidly honest. Classic example of a lot of stars that grew up un her era. May she rest in peace.
That's right. We're just humans and we will make mistakes but there's always a chance of redemption in the eyes of the MOST HIGH, you know because we are his children amen.
She was such a beautiful woman, and my favorite Pointer Sister.
June Pointer was gorgeous and also one of my favorite Pointer Sisters. May she and her Sister Bonnie rest in peace. I will always love them and miss them sorely.
She was so uniquely pretty. Her style was always on trend, even in yhis interview. Hair and jacket
I always thought she would havebeen fabulous playing Josephine Baker in a biopic .
She definitely had a lot of heart, soul and could sang and keep the Pointer sisters going!! I grew up listening to her. She wasn’t a criminal like how she’s portrayed. Unfortunately she didn’t receive the help she needed a lot of good people struggle with something.
R.I.P Queen and Thank you for all of your music
She was my favorite. This one interview and that one line said it all. I am human and I have a soul.
Based on what her sister said two years ago the poor girl was gang raped at the age of 14 I’m actually amazed she was still able to do any shows through the 70s and 80s
Everyone is fighting with them personal Demons I guess hers took a hold on her RIP
@Isaiah King I 'm not in her shoes However ..if you fighting whatever demons she went though as a teenager after the gang rape ordeal and her only escape is music. and she also suffers from bipolar...drugs would be an escape.
Bipolar only got recognise with the right medication within the last decade
Again I'm not in her shoes.
I love JUNE she went through a lot sadly her past demons kept interfering with her work she had just got back with them and kicked out two years later
June been through alot....2 of marriages failed, losing her.position in the group. Crack cocaine, in debt, & losing.her.home. Plus she was abused by one of her husband's (Bill Wilttmore lll). I'm glad she was able to get her life together but due.to health complications we lost her. Everytime I hear "I'm So Excited" I'll always think about June....🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
When was the 2nd husband? I know she was married to bill whitmore but I never heard of a 2nd husband. I know she was engaged at one point to a man named Joel, I think it was, she attacked him when he wouldn’t let a drug dealer come to their house. He called the police on June iirc
Childhood trauma
EXACTLY!!! Loads of it😪😪💗
They grew up in the Acorn Projects of West Oakland, California -- in the 50s and 60s (their childhood) and that had to have opened opportunities for all types of adult-level temptations. I believe all four (4) sisters admitted to using drugs of some sort -- maybe some non-harmful drugs too, but I think Ruth, Anita, June and Bonnie all have confessed to having been substance abusers. Many of the artists from the 70s onward used drugs -- I think Papa John Phillips (from "the Mamas and the Papas") said that from 1967 to 1971 it was a total blur -- due to LSD and heroin use. Wild times were had!!
@@wcwn3632very informative.😮😢
I really hope that June found the peace that she was looking for.
God she was about as beautiful as anyone
Brgreg8725, AS BEAUUUUTIFUL AS ANNNNNNYONE.-JUNE POINTER, ALWAYS AND FOREVER, NUMBER ONE.
Rest In Peace Beautiful Queen, You and Youre Beautiful Sister Bonnie Pointer.
I love her so much!
Bonnie was no different. Actually she made June’s problem worse.
Bingo. Bonnie did get it together towards the end of her life though. I think she got clean and was living with Anita
May she Rest In Peace.
Anyone who says that marijuana isn’t a gateway drug is a damn liar. Almost everyone who’s gotten into hard drugs, pretty much always starts with weed first.
Not true.
It isn’t a “gateway drug” any more than alcohol or cigarettes. Plenty of people hooked on hard drugs never touched weed. Your thought process is why nobody is doing a damn thing about the opioid crisis. The middle class is out here popping pills and overdosing but they don’t think they’re doing “hard drugs” 🙄
@Tom Lowery technically Bonnie, June, and Ruth made bad choices... Anita seems to be the only stable one...🤔
@Tom Lowery that appears to be true...but, I can't help think of how much time Bonnie lost with the drugs...when the girls were on top of the charts, I used to wonder where Bonnie was...didn't really need to see her on the cover of a supermarket tabloid...she should have had a better solo career, and all the girls should have had better men in their lives...both Anita and Ruth's books are very hard, and depressing reads at times...🤔
@Tom Lowery I think part of the drug use stemmed from the sheltered way they were raised, combined with success, and the stupid cocaine culture that started big time in the recording industry in the late 1970's...both June and Bonnie should have had happier/longer lives...🤔
Thanks Paul 👋❤
Rest in Peace, June Pointer.
good that while she was live she could tell her own story....There is one thing one could stay about her and her sisters..They could Sang..Not just sing..So remember them in that original classic Movie Car Wash..Those Sassy Singing Sisters..
It wasn't a secret you could see it in her eyes while she was performing. In her interview she always seem a little lethargic...
Performing was her outlet. It’s where she really came to life.
They were all attractive, but June was the REALLY good-looking one
Anita was ! 😊
Anita and Bonnie with those eyes. @@Iceis_Phoenix
Nowitsabadtime, a lady can be fine, cute, pretty, gorgeous, appealing, dazzling, magnificent, astounding, etc. The prettiest one, was ANITA, but the BADDEST ONE( IN THAT GREAT WAY) was J-U-N-E.-P-E-R-I-O-D.
So sad all the pointers sisters were some beautiful black women but I thought June was best looking one of them she had exotic look may her soul continue to RIP ❤
Rest in Heaven Bonnie & Ruth 🕊🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽
Ruth isn't dead.
Actually, you mean Bonnie and June. Ruth Pointer isn't dead.
Bonnie Pointer Died Over A Year Ago!! And Ann Pointer Died December 31 2022 The Day Before New Year's 🎆🎇.. Ruth Pointer Are The Only Pointer Sister That's Living.'. R.I.P. June, Bonnie, And Ann Pointer 🕊️🙏🕊️🙏🕊️.
I ❤ u june!!!!
This was terrible. R.I.P sister June.
Also have a clip from ET from after June passed and this same guy Marc Stein interviewed Bonnie.
Just a few minutes ago I remembered Bonnie pointer and was about to asked about her, I didnt know she wasnt with us.
June looked GOOOOD in that red, at, 0:18.
Thanks, Paul, for uploading this! Do you happen to have the clip of Bonnie on ET in 2006?
I don't.
She never recovered 😥😥
It was a long time ago, but my understanding, if I recall correctly, is that she was good for something like 280+ days.
@@Paulac71 😥😥😥😥
@@jamesthomas2152 280 days? In her book, Ruth says poor June relapsed the very day she returned from rehab.
@@richierichit 😥😥😥😥
@@richierichit Ruth over came her addiction do the grace of God and her husband she did live interview on the Wendy Williams show talking about the lifestyle of her drug addiction and her previous marriages she went deep Into it she used to be a dealer at time!!!
She looked kind of like Holly Robinson. So sad that drugs took over her life. It shows us over and over that we never know what goes on behind the glitz and glamour. She's been doing it since 13. Wow. Just like Whitney Houston started drugs at a young age, way before she was famous.
I said the same thing. She looks a little like Holly when she was on 21 Jumpstreet! Lisa Marie, Madonna etc have all done the same thing but nobody bashing them.
@@nyotauhura5646 So true.
@@nyotauhura5646 Yes they are bashing Lisa Marie due to that, and Madonna people are just wondering what the hell happened to her face.
I have a clip of June from around this time..she was on The View for a little bit.
I'd love to see it. Knew she was on, but missed it.
@@Paulac71 ..she was only on for 5 mins.
rolando orellana can u post it
@@rolandoorellana6977 can you pls upload it? 🙏
You could tell June smoked cigarettes by the way her voice went deep, at the end of sentences.
She not the only one of her sisters that fell prey but Iove her to life sing above baby girl🎉🎉❤❤❤
Anita was the only one of them who didn’t end up on drugs. I think Anita was the most level headed and business minded.
@@OldFordTaurusactually not true. Anita admitted to using drugs too. Initially she and Ruth said it was encouraged to manage their weight and very normal in the industry for that purpose.
@@ruthmoore6482 I guess anita just didnt become an addict then, or if she did she was able to keep it out of the public eye
Love you June
It kills me how people can always liok at the bad in a person. Let me set the record straight for true Piinter Sisters Fans. There wouldnt be an act as we know it" The Pointer Sisters" had it not been for JUNE, her and her sister B0NNIE put the group together as" Pointers A Pair". Later on when Anita came the Pointer Sisters were born then the addition of BASS&DEEP ALT0" RuthPointer". Even after all four were together, itwasnt til they start putting. June on alot & proobably most of the leads, did the ZPiunter Sisters take off. Look at these Top Ten& Top 20& 40s hit with June leading: JUMP (for my L0vE)- June Pointer
2. He's So Shy- June Pointer(me y favorite Pointer Sisters S0nG)
3. Should I Do It- June Pointer
4. Dare Me- June Pointer
5. GoldMine- June Pointer
6. Baby Come & Get It
7. All i Know is thf Way I feel- June Pointer
8. I Need You-(Shared Lead along with Ruth & Anita)- June Pointer
So remember ehen we want to throw drugs up and Reminisce on her PAST. Reminisce on her Number 0ne Hits
Thats all I gots To Say
I love 💕 U over this Way June Pointer
U are a True Legend. Keep watching Ova Us from High Above.
I forgot to mention she also Appeared in My favorite Movie of all time " CAR WASH" 0pposite RICHARD PRY0R ( DADDY RICH)
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So sad.
OMG what were the 80s like for them? $29,000 per week they were making. OMG
The interviewer is cute