Whitney Houston was an American recording artist, actress and fashion model born in a rough neighbourhood in the projects of Newark, New Jersey in 1963. Se is the third and youngest child of John and gospel singer Cissy Houston. Whitney was married to husband Bobby Brown and they had a daughter called Bobbi Kristina Brown. I chose Whitney because she was amazing; her voice was amazing and so was her acting. Her voice had so much emotion and she could give a song a feeling that anyone could relate
Whitney Houston is considered as one of the greatest singers of our generation. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, she holds the record of being the most rewarded female artist of all time. I chose her as my topic, because she represents resiliency and tenacity, despite her troubled experiences with drugs and her personal life. Whitney Houston comes from a family with an amazing, musical pedigree; her mother, Cissy Houston, was a successful back-up singer for Aretha Franklin and Elvis
John Houston and Emily "Cissy" Houston•Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on August 9th, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Grammy-award-winning gospel singer, Emily “Cissy” Houston and John R. Houston, who managed his daughter’s production company. •She was no stranger to the entertainment industry, stemming from a line of singers and actresses. Not only did her mother’s vocal group, the ‘Sweet Inspirations’, sing backup for Aretha Franklin, but her cousins Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick
Whitney Houston childhood was not like any other normal childhood. She had a dream and she succeeded that dream. She could’ve done many other things, but Whitney followed her dream. Her occupation was to be a singer, and a film actress (A&E Television Networks). She had a great impact on music and people around the world. Whitney Houston influenced the world and many others in the music industry. Whitney Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, on August 9, 1963 (A&E Television Networks). Her father
Whitney Houston is considered to be a legendary singer in the world today. Houston was not just a singer, she was an actress, producer, and model. Even though she is known for her singing voice, Whitney Houston had many ups and downs throughout her life, such as drug and health problems that almost ended her career. Throughout her singing career, she has been honored for her great singing voice. Whitney experienced many things in her personal life from being an outstanding woman, an award winning
Whitney Houston:Epic Heroine of the Past What dispositions does an epic hero or heroine have? A few qualities should be taken into consideration when asking: “What makes an epic hero an epic heroine?” Whitney Houston prevailed as an epic heroine in a plethora of ways. Houston embodies the characteristics of an epic heroine because she exhibited humility, experienced different landscapes in life, and even with all her wonderful traits, battled one of the worst monsters in history. Houston’s humility
Whitney Houston is known to be one the greatest, most powerful singers of all time. The Guiness Book of World Records recognizes her as one of the most awarded female artists of all time. Not only is she an amazing powerhouse singer, but she is also an actress who has starred in and produced different movies. However, like many singers and movie stars, Whitney Houston’s life ended tragically and suddenly. Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey to her parents Cissy and John
Whitney Houston Whitney Houston to most was a very amazing and talented person who allowed life and its mishaps break her down. As a young girl she grew up in the church where she felt like it was a sign from God that she should be singing. Freud believes that religion is an illusion, an attempt to gain control over the external world. In his eyes saying that anything is a sign from God depends on how you vision life. There were times in her life where she would produce more music just to get thru
Whitney Houston wowed the world with talent, grace, and beauty. Whitney had a voice like no other. Her musical legacy lives on up and singers are still inspired by her music today. Whitney Houston was a talented gospel and pop singer that passed away, although she had an amazing voice. Whitney Houston had many successes and struggles throughout her career. The struggles she faced made her who she was. Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. Many members of her family
lives, and I thought about the unforgettable Whitney Houston. Finally, I decided to do my project on her to learn about Whitney's life, what she has done, and why is she influential to the American culture. Whitney was born August 9, 1963 in New Jersey. She comes from an afro family; her parents were Cissy Houston and John Russell Houston, and Aretha Flanking was her godmother (Hampton 1). She started singing "in her family's church choir" (Wenner 1). Whitney performed "in her mother's nightclub act"
Whitney Houston Zaid Tabaza 8’5 Whitney Houston was born in August 9th, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney came from a long line of illustrious singers, for her mother, Cissy Houston, was an American gospel singer. As well cousin Dionne Warwick was also an American singer and TV-host. Finally, her godmother, Aretha Franklin, was a significant American singer and musician. Her mother was the Choir minister at “New Hope Baptist Church”. Her cousin, Dionne, is also a famous American
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on August 9th, 1963, she sadly passed away February 11th, 2012. Whitney Houston ‘Queen Of Pop’ was born into a talented family the youngest of three, her mother Cissy was a successful backing singer her cousin Dionne Warwick a singing star and her godmother Aretha Franklin a soul legend. Whitney began her career singing in the gospel choir at her church, The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. At the age of fifteen Whitney was singing backing vocals
devastation due to the catalytic hardships. No matter the time period, suffering has always been immensely prevalent, whether it was the depression Van Gogh went through, the polio Franklin Delano Roosevelt suffered with, or the drug addiction Whitney Houston faced. However, this can also lead to people being so heavily focused on their own struggles, they fail to notice others who need immediate help. W.H. Auden’s poem “Musee de Beaux Arts” and Breugel’s “The Fall of Icarus”
Cissy Houston. She was born September 30, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey as well. When Cissy was born she became a member of her family's gospel group called "The Drinkards." The Gospel group was started from Cissy's mother Emily Drinkard. In 1967 Jerry Wexler signed the group to a record label. Cissy decided to go solo at the end of 1969 and left the record label. Later on in her career she signed with Arista in 1983. During her solo career she recorded an album for Commonwealth United in 1970 containing
eye. It loves me, and I love it (Whitney Houston).” Whitney Houston was destined to be a star from the day she was born. With Aretha Franklin as her godmother, she had nothing but RESPECT for the music industry. With many hit singles, and a voice to match, Whitney Houston was truly an icon. Famously known as a singer and actress, Whitney Houston has successes that most can only dream of. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1963 to mother, and singer, Cissy Houston, Houston was already on the path to fame
As an ardent fan of R’nB sounds and constantly playing the works of R’nB greats such as Trey Songz, Ne-Yo and R-Kelly, allowing myself to give attention to the girly heartbroken soul of Taylor Swift was rather a mortifying yet satisfactory commitment. When Taylor Swift is determined to do something, the girl really does know how to create an over-the-top scene. So with her fifth album, she almost forcefully attempts to indulge on the Eighties pop, skillfully enabling full appreciation of the
WHITNEY HOUSTON Whitney Houston was born in August 9th, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney came from a long line of illustrious singers, for her mother, Cissy Houston, was an American gospel singer. Her mother was the Choir minister at “New Hope Baptist Church”. As well, her cousin Dionne Warwick was also an American singer and TV-host, her best songs include “Walk on By” and “Heartbreaker”. Finally, her godmother, Aretha Franklin, was an accomplished American singer and musician. Her father, John
together in order to allow the two countries to become inseparable. Whitney Houston and Gloria Estefan are two artists that cater to mass audiences in each country, and each artist reached pinnacle success in the late 1980s by releasing two major, top-charting hits: I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Betcha Say That. These two hits redefined music by promoting diversity, influence, and power within their individual nations. Whitney Houston and Gloria Estefan, though they are completely different artists
“America’s sweetheart”, Paula Abdul has been an influential public figure for many years in various fields of entertainment. Abdul coined her nickname from her years on American Idol, because she encouraged every singer to keep pursuing their dream even if they didn’t make it on the show. Abdul upholds the same encouragement of herself as well. She pushes herself to succeed in all fields of entertainment where she is able. The entertainment industry recognizes Abdul for her choreography, singing
Amy Winehouse, the inspirational British singer, and songwriter started off as a young girl with a heavenly voice who then became a worldwide sensation across the world. Amy contributed to the music industry in more ways than one. Her music had a powerful impact on many of her fans and non-fans. It was a combination of pop, jazz, and R&B. She touched the lives of her family, friends, and fans. Her music depicted her life and told a story. The music told of her out-of-control life and how it was taken