Cissy Houston's 1988 Concert History

Emily "Cissy" Houston (née Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is a Grammy Award–winning American soul and gospel singer. She led a successful career as a backup singer for such artists as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, and is now primarily a solo artist. She is mother to the late singer and actress Whitney Houston, aunt of Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick and a cousin of Leontyne Price.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 11, 1988
Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Stevie Wonder / George Michael / Al Green / Eric Clapton / Simple Minds / Joe Cocker / Chrissie Hynde / Bryan Adams / Peter Gabriel / Phil Collins / Tracy Chapman / Midge Ure / Johnny Marr / Meat Loaf / Jackson Browne / Dire Straits / Youssou N'Dour / Hugh Masekela / Natalie Cole / Chubby Checker / Jonathan Butler / Courtney Pine / Fish / Paul Carrack / Sting / Joan Armatrading / Tony Hadley / Salif Keita / Eurythmics / Ashford And Simpson / Whoopi Goldberg / Billy Connolly / Hugh Laurie / Aswad / Salt N' Pepa / Wet Wet Wet / The Fat Boys / Steven Van Zandt / UB 40 / Gregory Hines / The Bee Gees / Jessye Norman / Amampondo / Miriam Makeba / Lenny Henry / The Farafina Drummers / Harry Belafonte / Sir Richard Attenborough / Richard Gere / Graham Chapman / The Arnhemland Drummers / Amabutho Male Chorus / Freddie Jackson / Stephen Fry / Daryl Hannah / Paul Young / Curt Smith / Ali McGraw / Philip Michael Thomas / Jonas Gwangwa / Sly & Robbie / Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens / Emily Lloyd / Denzel Washington / David Sanborn / Jerry Dammers / Harry Enfield / Corbin Bernson / Jennifer Beals / Whitney Houston / Cissy Houston / Derek B Show all bands
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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
May 08, 1988
Whitney Houston / Cissy Houston

‘The Moment of Truth’ World Tour

  Photos
OVO Arena Wembley London, England, United Kingdom

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Whitney Houston / Cissy Houston on May 8, 1988 [506-small]

Whitney Houston / Cissy Houston
May 8, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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United States
Female Vocalists
Soul
R&B
Disco
Neo Soul
Gospel
Smooth Soul
Soprano
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2014 1 concert
2012 2 concerts
2011 1 concert
2009 1 concert
2008 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2005 1 concert
2003 1 concert
1988 2 concerts
1975 1 concert
1968 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Cissy Houston had?

Cissy Houston has had 13 concerts.

What genre is Cissy Houston?

Cissy Houston is most often considered to be United States, Female Vocalists, Soul, R&B, Disco, Neo Soul, Gospel, Smooth Soul, and Soprano.

When was the last Cissy Houston concert?

The last Cissy Houston concert was on January 30, 2014 at Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The bands that performed were: Hezekiah Walker / Marvin Sapp / Friends Starring Marvin Sapp / Tye Tribbett / Cissy Houston.

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