Cissy Houston: Surrounded by Sisters or Running a Mini-Me Factory?
Ah, Cissy Houston. Gospel legend, matriarch of the Houston musical dynasty, and the woman who gifted the world with the voice of Whitney Houston. But before Whitney took the world by storm, Cissy was belting out soulful tunes herself. And let me tell you, the talent clearly runs in the family.
So, how many sisters did this powerhouse vocalist have? Buckle up, because this is where things get interesting.
Cissy, born Emily Drinkard, was actually the eighth and final child of Nitcholas and Delia Drinkard. Now, some folks might stop at eight, maybe even call it quits at seven. But the Drinkard household was clearly a symphony of voices, because out of those eight kids, Cissy had a whopping seven siblings!
Let's break it down, baby!
- In the "brotherly love" corner, we have William, Handsome, Nicky, and Larry. Now, with names like Handsome, you just know there were some epic family photo shoots happening.
- On the "sisterhood is powerful" side, we've got Lee, Marie, and Anne. Can you imagine the late-night jam sessions in the Drinkard house? Harmonies so tight, they'd put a professional choir to shame.
So, the answer is seven! Seven sisters! That's a whole gospel group right there, folks. Maybe Cissy was just training for her future singing career by growing up surrounded by such a talented bunch.
Who knew having a built-in chorus line as siblings could be such great vocal training?
Of course, Cissy went on to carve her own path in the music world, paving the way for her daughter Whitney and countless other singers. But one thing's for sure: growing up with seven sisters must have made for some pretty unforgettable family gatherings. Just imagine the Thanksgiving dinner conversations – "honey, pass the mashed potatoes and tone it down a notch with those high notes!"
