Houston, Whitney Elizabeth
1963-2012 · Contribution: 1985-1998
Singer & Actress
Known as “The Voice,” became the best-selling female recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s, scored a record seven consecutive number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles, and starred in The Bodyguard (1992), whose soundtrack remains the best-selling album by a female artist and the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1963
- Active since
- 1985
- Category
- Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
- Best known for
- "The Voice"Best-selling "Bodyguard" soundtrackSeven straight No. 1 singles
Impact on the world
Houston set a standard of vocal power and pop dominance that reshaped the charts and the ballad. Her crossover success broke barriers on radio and MTV.
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