Introduction
Gary J. Houston (né Garland; October 12, 1957) is a retired American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season with the Nuggets (1979–80). Garland studied at DePaul University. He is the son of gospel singer Cissy Houston, and the half-brother of Michael Houston and Whitney Houston. He is the uncle of Bobbi Kristina Brown, Whitney's daughter with Bobby Brown. Garland himself has performed as a singer.
Work as a vocal singer
After a break from basketball, Garland joined his half-sister R&B/pop singer Whitney Houston, by participating in her Greatest Love Tour in 1986 as a duet/background vocalist. This led to a continuous work relationship; he was featured in several of Whitney's tours throughout the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and her final tour, 2010's Nothing But Love Tour.
Tours
- The Greatest Love World Tour (1986)
- Moment of Truth World Tour (1987–88)
- I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour (1991)
- The Bodyguard World Tour (1993–94)
- Pacific Rim Tour (1997)
- My Love Is Your Love World Tour (1999)
- Soul Divas Tour (2004)
- Nothing But Love World Tour (2010)