RIP Whitney Houston

[megomania]

A lot of the reports say either her aunt or cousin is Dionne Warwick.

I've never been a fan of Whitney's music, despite recognizing her incredible talent; still, this really bothers me. She left her kids far, far too early. Tragic, to put it mildly and real blindsiding. I knew she had issues, but geez--I wish things would have been better for her.

According wiki: Dionne Warwick's cousin was the late singer Whitney Houston, and her aunt is Gospel-trained vocalist Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother.

[johnnystorm]

Very tragic...I was never a huge fan, but she had an incredible voice once and maybe could have come back to it again with the proper help. Sad to see.

[torgospizza]

I'm not sure if it's true but I remember hearing her aunt is Dionne Warwick

RIP

A lot of the reports say either her aunt or cousin is Dionne Warwick.

I've never been a fan of Whitney's music, despite recognizing her incredible talent; still, this really bothers me. She left her kids far, far too early. Tragic, to put it mildly and real blindsiding. I knew she had issues, but geez--I wish things would have been better for her.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Somehow I went through this whole day today without hearing that this had happened. Heard on the radio about an hour ago. Very sad. RIP.

[mikeoz]

What a sad day. Listening to her songs this morning and seeing a tribute to her on the Today Show brought back memories of what a one-of-a-kind singer she was. When I was in college, I rememeber how amazingly cute she was. I'll miss her.

[Toyman_Chris]

I'm not sure if it's true but I remember hearing her aunt is Dionne Warwick

RIP

I am pretty certain you are correct.

[Mikey]

I'm not sure if it's true but I remember hearing her aunt is Dionne Warwick

RIP

[sprytel]

(Hopefully steer this back on track...)

The first "real" concert I ever saw was as a young kid there was a 4th of July concert at Tampa Stadium. Several acts performed, but Whitney Houston was one of the headliners. I was so excited about it! My music taste has changed considerably since then, but there is no denying that she was an amazing singer. What a shame.

[emeraldknight47]

and here you are junking up the thread again after Brian and company cleaned up Botzwana's mess.

Well, it hasn't quite degraded to the level that Botzwana brought it down to, so there is that.

Howzabout we all play nice and just agree that WH's passing was an unfortunate tragedy and leave personal feelings out of the equation.

Condolences go out to Ms. Houston's daughter and family as well as her legion of fans and proteges. There are likely many singers today who might not be singing had they not heard Whitney Houston blaring from their radios in the 80s and 90s.

[thunderbolt]

That was a total different thread! So lets leave it in that thread. You calling me out in this thread is disrepectful. I was just stating the facts you didnt agree with certain peoples comments so you deleted them. That is censorship and I just gave my opinion that censorship sucks. I meant no disrepect. Thats what makes freedom of speech so great, we can agree to disagree.

and here you are junking up the thread again after Brian and company cleaned up Botzwana's mess.

[palitoy]

That was a total different thread! So lets leave it in that thread. You calling me out in this thread is disrepectful.

No it`s not, I moderate these boards by signing on you agreed to our rules and regulations which are simple, fair and rarely enforced. Your posting as of late seems to be of a confrontational nature and we have had complaints. I have asked you to stop, that is all.

I was just stating the facts you didnt agree with certain peoples comments so you deleted them. That is censorship and I just gave my opinion that censorship sucks. I meant no disrepect. Thats what makes freedom of speech so great, we can agree to disagree.

One last time, censorship and freedom of speech don`t fly in a house where YOU AGREE to our rules and regulations. This is a moderated forum, if we disagree on our rules, we remove your right to post here.

It is not a difficult thing, so I am not sure what you are hoping to accomplish here.

[Jordiway]

Accusing us of censorship is disrepectful, your superbowl meltdown last week where you told people to STFU was also a real treat. We want to have fun here, all we ask is basic common courtesy. It`s not a great deal to ask.

That was a total different thread! So lets leave it in that thread. You calling me out in this thread is disrepectful. I was just stating the facts you didnt agree with certain peoples comments so you deleted them. That is censorship and I just gave my opinion that censorship sucks. I meant no disrepect. Thats what makes freedom of speech so great, we can agree to disagree.

[palitoy]

Accusing us of censorship is disrepectful, your superbowl meltdown last week where you told people to STFU was also a real treat. We want to have fun here, all we ask is basic common courtesy. It`s not a great deal to ask.

[Jordiway]

Your attitude sucks, that's for sure. You're a guest here, show some basic respect or leave.

How did I disrespect anybody? I did not even comment in the old thread but I did enjoy reading everyones comments good or bad.

[Figuremod73]

Even after hearing this last night, it still hasnt really sunk in yet. I'll be the first to admit that I am more of a pop and rock fan but shes still a big discovery from the '80s and a big part of it. (I think "I wanna dance with somebody" is great of course) Her songs were being played at many parties I went to during my school years and that makes her a part of what Im fond of.
We all make some bad choices in life (some bigger than others) and I think she was really trying to overcome them. Addiction is a horrible thing. It goes after rich or poor. Famous or the average person. I hope she is remembered for the good things about her. What a talent that left us to soon!