Whitney Houston Outline

Outline

Title: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Whitney Houston

1. I. Introduction:
   1. A. Thesis Statement: Through delving into the life of Whitney Houston, her imprint on the music world, rise to fame, and legacy is assessed.
2. II. First main point: Childhood .
   1. Subpoint
      1. 1. Family Life
      2. 2. Musical Background 
3. III. Second Main Point: Rise to Fame .
   1. First subpoint: Career as a superstar
      1. 1. Musical Background (technical aspect of music/genre)
      2. 2. Discuss Whitney’s music (different genres & voice)
   2. A. Second subpoint
      1. 1. Discuss Whitney’s fame
      2. 2. Success in the music industry
4. IV. Third Main Point: Trials and Tribulations .
   1. First Subpoint: Personal Problems
      1. 1. Drug abuse
      2. 2. Relationships and its effect on her career
   2. A. Second subpoint: Triumphs in Music
      1. 1. Discuss the legacy of Whitney Houston. Commodification & Cultural Politics
      2. 2. Discuss the impact Whitney Houston made in music.
5. V. Conclusion: Talk about the effect fame had on Whitney Houston’s life. Discuss how drugs led to her death. Discuss the role Whitney Houston played in African American music.