HOUSTON, DAVID
(1938–1993)
HOUSTON, DAVID (b. Bossier City, La., December 9, 1938–November 25, 1993) Houston was a popular country star of the mid-1960s, best remembered for his hits Mountain of Love and Almost Persuaded. Coming from distinguished lineage (his father was a descendant of famous Texan Sam Houston and his mother of Confederate general Robert E. Lee ), Houston showed musical talent early on. He was encouraged in his singing career by a family friend, Gene Austin (who was himself a crooning star of the 1920s…