Deceased’s mother, Cissy Houston whitney houston Two-time Grammy winner, Elvis Presley and aretha franklinhas passed away, CBS News confirmed. She was 91 years old.
Houston died Monday morning at her home in New Jersey while receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, said in a statement. The acclaimed gospel singer was surrounded by family.
“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness,” Pat Houston said in a statement, calling her mother-in-law “the matriarch of our family.” She said Cissy Houston’s contributions to popular music and culture were “unparalleled.”
“Mother Cissy was a powerful and towering figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, she deeply valued family, service, and community. Her more than 70 years in music and entertainment Careers will continue to be at the forefront of our hearts. ”
Houston was a member of the famous vocal group Sweet Inspirations with Doris Troy and her niece Dee Dee Warwick. The group sang backup songs for various soul singers, including Otis Redding. Lou RawlsThe Drifters and Dionne Warwick.
The Sweet Inspirations appeared on Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” in 1967 and did background vocals on The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s “Burning of the Midnight Lamp” served as That same year, Houston worked on Franklin’s classic “Ain’t No Way.” . ”
Houston last performed with Sweet Inspirations in 1969, after the group performed with Presley at a Las Vegas show. His final recording session with the group resulted in their biggest R&B hit, “(Gotta Find) A Brand New Lover.” It was created by the production team of Gamble & Huff, who participated in the group’s fifth album “Sweet Sweet Soul”.
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During that time, the group occasionally performed live concerts with Franklin. After the group’s success and co-producing four albums, Houston left The Sweet Inspirations to pursue a solo career, where he blossomed.
Houston became a popular session singer, recording more than 600 songs in a variety of genres throughout his career. Her vocals can be heard on songs by a wide range of artists including Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, Beyoncé, Paul Simon, Roberta Flack, and her daughter.
In 1971, Houston’s distinctive vocals burt bacharach‘s solo album. Includes “Mexican Divorce,” “All Kinds of People,” and “One Less Bell to Answer.” She performed a variety of standards, including Barbra Streisand’s hit “Evergreen.”
Houston won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album in 1997 for his album Face to Face, and the following year for He Leads Me.
Houston has written three books: “He Leadeth Me,” “How Sweet The Sound: My Life with God and Gospel,” and “Remembering Whitney: A Mother’s Story of Life, Loss and The Night The Music Stopped.” .
Cissy Houston began her career in 1938 by forming the gospel group The Drinkard Four with her sister Ann and brothers Larry and Nicky and recording one album. She attended New Hope Baptist Church and later became the Minister of Sacred Music.
Houston was the youngest of eight children.
“We are touched by your generous support and outpouring of love during this time of deep grief,” Houston said on behalf of the family. “We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”
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