Whitney Houston is an iconic name. The girl was the third child in the family. Houston was born on August 9, 1963 in Newark Territory. The situation in the family developed in such a way that Whitney revealed her singing talent as early as 10 years old.
Whitney Houston's mother and aunt were big names in rhythm and blues and soul. And naturally, a love for songs arose in a little dark-skinned girl who sang along with her mother and aunt.
Whitney Houston recalled that her childhood was all about touring. No, no, it was not the young talent itself that toured, but her talented mother, who took her little daughter to her performances.
Later, Whitney became a backing vocalist for the famous Chaka Khan. In addition, the girl starred in two commercials at once and became a local celebrity.
In the 1980s, Houston signed two recording contracts with prestigious recording studios. But it was Clive Davis from the Arista Records label, captured by the talent of young Whitney, who offered to sign a contract, after which the girl literally woke up as a popular singer.
Musical career of Whitney Houston
In 1985, Whitney Houston presented the first Whitney Houston album. From a commercial point of view, the debut collection cannot be called successful.
But after the release of the track You Give Good Love, the singer's albums began to be bought up from the shelves faster than a strong wind.
The dark-skinned girl "tread the road" on television. Whitney Houston is pretty, so she became the trump card of popular talk shows and programs. The young singer sang romantic ballads and broke through on MTV with the dance song How Will I Know.
On the pop and rhythm and blues charts, The Greatest Love of All also held a leading position, which made it interesting for the general public.
A year later, Whitney Houston's record became the best-selling album in the United States of America.
In 1986, the compilation stayed at the top for 14 weeks. And that's just for the US. In other countries, Whitney Houston was called a real nugget.
Singer's discography
In 1987, the singer's discography was replenished with a second album. The collection surpassed the debut album in its popularity.
The compositions I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), Didn't We Almost Have It All, So Emotional and Where Do Broken Hearts Go became hallmarks of the second album.
In 1988, Whitney Houston's treasury of awards was replenished with a second Grammy statuette. After the award was presented, the American performer went on a world tour. Fans warmly received Whitney, but not without incident.
At the annual Soul Train Music Awards, Whitney was pelted with "rotten eggs" by the African-American audience. According to local music lovers, Houston's tracks were too white, filled with lyrics, kindness and love.
In the subsequent works of the singer, an urban sound can be heard. Houston herself said that she did not succumb to the opinion of the African-American public.
In 1990, Whitney Houston presented a new album, I'mYour Baby Tonight. The collection was made by Babyface, L.A. Reid, Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder.
The tracks of the album are a real musical platter. The album was released in ten million copies and received the status of a "platinum" record.
In 1992, the film "The Bodyguard" was released. In this film, Whitney not only sang songs, but also played a major role.
Hit I Will Always Love You
The song I Will Always Love You became a #1 hit in the creative biography of the American singer. In the same 1992, Houston received three Grammy awards at once.
My Love Is Your Love is Whitney Houston's fourth album. Some music critics noted that this is one of the strongest works of the American singer. In Houston's voice, critics noted an interesting bitterness.
In the 2000s, Whitney Houston released a new compilation called Whitney: The Greatest Hits. In addition, the singer received the prestigious BET Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to black music.
In addition, Houston signed a lucrative six-album deal ahead. Just Whitney is the fifth record of the singer, which, in fact, became unsuccessful.
There were rumors that Whitney used hard drugs, and this is what affected her work. The singer denied drug addiction.
In 2003, she presented a Christmas album, which, like her previous work, was a "failure".
In 2004, Whitney went on a big world tour. Including with her performance, the singer pleased the Russian fans of her work. When Houston sang at her World Music Awards concert, the audience gave her a standing ovation.
The seventh disc cost the fans six years of silence and calm. In 2009, the singer presented the album I Look to You to fans. Unfortunately, this is the last album of the singer.
Addiction Whitney Houston
It would seem that popularity, a multi-million army of fans, lucrative contracts, recording albums and video clips. But against the backdrop of a successful singer from a religious family, Whitney Houston began to have serious problems with illegal drugs.
Drug problems began in the 1990s. The singer began to be late for her concerts and interviews, and sometimes behaved very inappropriately.
At one of the airports, Whitney began to search and found a bag of marijuana. The fact that something strange was happening with the beloved singer began to be noticed by her fans.
At one of the press conferences, Whitney sat in front of journalists with her eyes closed and imagined that she was playing the piano.
In 2004, Houston went to a drug treatment clinic, but the treatment was unsuccessful.
In 2005, the singer went through treatment again and this time she was able to overcome drug addiction. However, rumors about relapses did not subside in the press.
In the last years of her life, the American performer was treated at a clinic for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.
Whitney Houston's personal life
The singer's first serious relationship was in 1980 with football player Randall Cunningham. Then the journalists actively discussed the singer's romance with the famous actor Eddie Murphy.
In 1989, Houston began dating Bobby Brown. Three years later, the couple decided to legalize the relationship. Bobby Brown is a singer with a very negative reputation.
Becoming husband Houston, Bobby did not change his habits. He still hooligans, beat his wife and used drugs with his lover.
In this marriage, a daughter, Bobbi Kristina Huston-Brown, was born. The couple divorced in 2007. Whitney Houston was appointed guardian of the girl.
Death of Whitney Houston
The American singer passed away on February 11, 2011. The cause of death was a drug overdose.
Coincidentally, Christina Houston-Brown (Whitney's daughter) was in a coma after her mother's body was discovered. In July 2015, the girl died.
