Her Mom Is A Pointer Sister, But Who Knew THIS R&B Legend Is Her Dad?

Posted On : March 27, 2015
Temptations member, Dennis Edwards; his daughter, Issa Pointer
Temptations member, Dennis Edwards; his daughter, Issa Pointer

The Temptations, Dennis Edwards! Now can you see their resemblance? Dennis and Ruth Pointer were briefly married in 1977 and their daughter, Issa, is a product of that union. Issa Pointer is 37 years old and she was born Issa Kuren Edwards on January 22, 1978.

Issa Pointer's mother, singer, Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters
Issa Pointer’s mother, singer, Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters

Issa’s Dad, Dennis Edwards, was the first ‘new’ member to join The Temptations in 1968, after the original 5 members started having problems. He was the replacement for David Ruffin, then he was replaced by David Ruffin, then he again replaced David Ruffin, and this went on one more time after that…but overall, Dennis’ time with the Temps spanned 14+ years and his voice was on some classic Temps records: “I Can’t Get Next To You,” Cloud Nine,” Papa Was A Rolling Stone,” and more.

The Temptations; Dennis Edwards bottom right
The Temptations; Dennis Edwards bottom right

One the most solid jams of 1984 was Dennis Edwards’ single during his solo career, “Don’t Look Any Further” ft. Seidah Garrett. That is still a classic!

Issa Pointer’s interest in music started while on the road with the her Mom’s group, The Pointer Sisters, during their 1985 tour.

Ruth, Anita, and issa Pointer
Ruth, Anita, and Issa Pointer

Later on, she contributed to some songs with the group for various albums. In 2002, she started replacing group founder June Pointer, who left initially for drug…

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