Whitney Houston

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AKA: Whitney Elizabeth Houston, Whitney Houston-Brown
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 08/09/1963
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA

biography

A gifted R&B-pop-gospel singer with the most astonishing vocal range since Barbara Streisand and – if that were not enough – also possessing the face of an angel, gorgeous Whitney Houston hit the scene in a big way in 1985, successfully alternating danceable mainstream pop ("How Will I Know?") with plush ballads ("The Greatest Love of All") to become one of the most successful female solo artists in the history of recorded music. No slouch in the acting department, Houston had the looks and talent to hold the screen as well. Without question, she made her biggest onscreen Continued

Credits

Producer
2001
Julia Biggs
1996
Savannah Jackson
1995
Rachel Marron

milestones

Year
Milestone
1974 
Began singing at age 11 in her mother's choir (date approximate)
1978 
Worked as a background vocalist for singers including Chaka Khan and Lou Rawls beginning at age 15 (date approximate)
1981 
Appeared on the cover of several magazines at age 18; also sang a duet with Teddy Pendergrass, "Hold Me" (date approximate)
1983 
Signed to a recording contract by Clive Davis of Arista Records at age 19
1985 
Made professional solo performance debut at the New York nightclub, "Sweetwater's"
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