Clive Davis, who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
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Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.

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Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
The music executive signed Springsteen to Columbia Records when he was 22 years old
His family reports that he passed away peacefully from age-related illness at his home in Manhattan, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Housto...
He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
Industry icon helped launch the careers of such artists as Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson
His death, in his Manhattan apartment, was confirmed by his publicist
Legendary music producer Clive Davis — who helped the careers of Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana — has died. He was 94. Davis, dubbed “the man with the golden ear...
The longtime music executive and founder of Arista Records and J Records - who has an estimated net worth of $850million - passed away at his home in New York City on Monday.
Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin,...
Clive Daivs directed the careers of such artists like Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys and more.
Clive Davis, the American music mastermind who championed some of the globe's biggest names, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Santana, has died aged 94.
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
Leon Bennett / Getty Images for The Recording A The hugely influential music mogul Clive Davis has died at 94. Davis shaped the music that defined culture for decades, masterminding the car...
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Housto...
Clive Davis is largely to thank for names like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and more.
Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning founder of Arista Records who signed Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and other household names, has died at 94.
In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history”, which included superstars Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.
In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history”, which included superstars Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.
'To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,' his family said.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
A friend reflects on the remarkable life of the record mogul, who died Monday at age 94.
NEW YORK — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whi...
Clive Davis, the music executive who rose from a midlevel legal position at Columbia Records to become one of the industry’s most powerful and longest-reigning dons, guiding the careers of...
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Housto...
Record producer Clive Davis has died at 94
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
Clive Davis, a music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel and countless others, has died at age 94.
One of the industry’s most powerful figures, he helped launch the careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, among others
Grammy-winning legendary music producer Clive Davis has passed away.
Davis launched or resurrected the careers of superstars such as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys.
Clive Davis, the iconic music industry producer who discovered singer Whitney Houston and help launch several other musicians’ careers including Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Alicia K...
Clive Davis is largely to thank for names like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and more.
He worked with Santana, Lou Reed, Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, and "American Idol" winners.
He helped sign on some of music's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Franklin, Janis Joplin, Kelly Clarkson and more.
He helped sign on some of music's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Franklin, Janis Joplin, Kelly Clarkson and more.
He helped sign on some of music's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Franklin, Janis Joplin, Kelly Clarkson and more.
He helped sign on some of music's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Franklin, Janis Joplin, Kelly Clarkson and more.
Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and music executive credited with shaping the careers of Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin and many more, died on Monday at 94.
Over a career spanning more than six decades, Davis helped guide the careers of artists including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin,
Legendary record label exec Clive Davis has died. He helped launch careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and Carlos Santana.
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