Whitney Houston

Even the surliest critic of Whitney Houston can not deny her skill as a singer. Thousands of women have tried to emulate her incredible range and power and finding an American Idol episode where a hopeful young starlet attempts a signature Houston song is next to impossible. Still, as talented as she is, her career was derailed by substance abuse and Bobby Brown and for as many hits as she had she was far more of a Pop Diva than a Rock Star. Whitney’s induction however may actually depend on how her successful her current comeback attempt goes.

The Bullet Points:

Eligible Since:

2009

Country of Origin:

U.S.A. (Newark, NJ)

Why She Will Get In:

She has the success and likely has the most imitators on this list.

Why She Won’t Get In:

Her image has taken a huge beating and needs a bit of repair.

Nominated In:

Never

Essential Albums:

Whitney Houston (1985)

Whitney (1987)

I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990)

The Bodyguard Soundtrack (1992)

Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

You Give Good Love (From Whitney Houston, 1985)

How Will I Know (From Whitney Houston, 1985)

So Emotional (From Whitney, 1987)

I’m Your Baby Tonight (From I’m Your Baby Tonight, 1990)

Run to You (From The Bodyguard Soundtrack, 1992)