The BOSS Network Remembers Whitney Elizabeth Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (1963 – 2012) Whitney’s Life: A Timeline The Associated Press 1963: WHITNEY ELIZABETH HOUSTON is born in East Orange, N.J. to gospel singer Cissy Houston on Aug. 9. 1974: Starts performing as soloist in junior gospel choir at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. 1978: Sings backup on mother's album "Think It Over," beginning run of backup performances for artists including Chaka Khan, Jermaine Jackson and Lou Rawls. 1983: Arista records executive sees her performing on stage with her mother, label head Clive Davis sees her soon after and signs her to contract. 1985: Debut album, "Whitney Houston," is released, selling millions and spawning huge hits "How Will I Know," ''You Give Good Love," ''Saving All My Love For You" and "Greatest Love of All." 1987: Multiplatinum follow-up album "Whitney" is released. Includes hits "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," ''