houston has long been at the apollo. >> whitney is known for raw talent. she was known as the voice. for young people to come out and embody what she was, it was just sheer raw talent. >> we want to take a moment to acknowledge a family member of the apollo theater. ms. whitney houston. >> reporter: inside the apollo tonight's performers honored the star who inspired so many. here they called whitney houston family. >> that was gus rosendale of wnbc. people remembering whitney houston tonight. i want to bring in as we near the top of the hour reverend joe watkins. he knew whitney houston, worked with whitney houston. you're digesting this and hearing the grief from people. >> i'm just heartened at the