As a devoted admirer and music enthusiast, I find myself deeply moved by the loss of the extraordinary Cissy Houston. Her seven-decade journey in music and entertainment was nothing short of remarkable. From humble beginnings with The Drinkard Four to backing some of the most iconic voices in history, her contributions to popular music are truly unparalleled.
Cissy Houston, a well-known gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, has sadly passed away at the age of 91. According to her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, she died peacefully in her Newark, New Jersey home on Monday, October 7th, having been under hospice care due to Alzheimer’s disease.
I’m deeply saddened to express that we’ve lost the pillar of our family, my dear mother-in-law. Her strength and resilience have always been an inspiration in our lives. A woman of unwavering faith and strong convictions, she cherished her family, ministry, and community above all else.
As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my profound respect for the legendary Cissy, whose remarkable 70-year journey in music and entertainment has left an indelible mark. Her influence on pop music and culture is simply unmatched.
1938 marked the start of Houston’s singing journey when she teamed up with her sister Anne and brothers Larry and Nicky to form a group known as the Drinkard Four. Fast forward to 1963, she joined forces with her niece Dee Dee Warwick to create another band called Sweet Inspirations. In the years that followed, this band served as backup vocalists for notable artists such as Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, and Wilson Pickett. They also collaborated with The Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967 and worked with Elvis Presley in 1969.
In 1963, under the name Sissie Houston, Houston put out her first album titled “This Is My Vow” as a solo artist. Later, in 1970, she released her initial solo LP called “Presenting Cissy Houston,” containing popular tracks like “Be My Baby” and “I’ll Be There.” Two years afterwards, she provided backup vocals for Bette Midler on her debut album.
In her prime, Houston was a highly sought-after singer who boasted over 600 song credits across various music genres. Her voice graced numerous tracks alongside an array of well-known artists like Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Beyoncé, and her daughter, with whom she collaborated on a duet named I Know Him So Well.
Houston wed NBA athlete Gary Garland between 1955 and 1957, and they have a shared son named Gary. Later in 1958, Houston encountered John Russell Houston, who is the father of Michael and Whitney. The pair formally separated in 1991.
Pat Houston, speaking for the Houston family, expressed heartfelt gratitude for your kind generosity and overwhelming displays of affection as we navigate through a deeply sorrowful period. We humbly ask for solitude to help us cope with this challenging time.
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2024-10-08 06:37