Whitney Houston

The Profile

Whitney Houston (born August 9, 1963, Newark, New Jersey; died February 11, 2012, Beverly Hills) was an American singer and actress. Her debut Whitney Houston (1985) and follow-up Whitney (1987) produced multiple number-one singles. She starred in The Bodyguard (1992) and recorded the global hit I Will Always Love You.

One of the best‑selling recording artists in history; 6 Grammy Awards; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

Reviews praise Houston’s exceptional voice and the strong songwriting/production of her 1985 debut. Whitney (1987) is framed as quintessential ’80s pop, mixing joyous dance cuts with emotive ballads. I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990) divides opinion: one reviewer finds it dull, another defends it passionately. One piece contextualizes her legacy and death in 2012.