The Poindexter Brothers

The Poindexter Brothers
OriginUnited States
Genres
Occupations
  • Musicians
  • record producers
  • composers
Years active1960s–1970s
Labels
Past members
  • Richard Poindexter
  • Robert Poindexter

The Poindexter Brothers were a recording act as well as music producers. As a recording act, they recorded the singles, "(Git Your) Backfield in Motion" and "What I Did in the Streets (I Should've Done at Home)". Together or individually, they produced hits for artists that include The Persuaders, Pat Johnson, etc. They wrote hits for artists such as Linda Jones, The O'Jays, Timothy Wilson and The Escorts etc. Other acts who have recorded their compositions include Brother to Brother, The Hesitations, The Icemen, and Johnny Thunder & Ruby Winters. They also formed their own production company and record label Win or Lose.