Whitney Houston

About

Born: August 9, 1963 in Newark Died: February 11, 2012

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, and model. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. A cultural icon, she influenced the breaking down of gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements and music videos. Her emergence in the mid-1980s as a vocalist in popular music had a significant impact on the era of powerhouse vocals, power ballads, and contemporary R&B, spanning roughly from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, genre-crossing appeal, and live performances, Houston was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023.