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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.
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.
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.
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 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, el legendario productor musical detrás de figuras de la industria como Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel y…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He helped sign on some of music's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Franklin, Janis Joplin, Kelly Clarkson and more.
Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.
Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94
The music mogul's cause of death was not disclosed
The longtime music executive and founder of Arista Records and J Records passed away at his home in New York City on Monday.
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.
MUSIC mogul Clive Davis, who was behind the discovery of many industry legends, has died at 94. Clive passed away in his New York City home on Monday after coming down with a severe illness...
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.
His family confirmed his death.
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 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 is largely to thank for names like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and more.
Entertainment icon Clive Davis, who shaped modern music as the founder of Arista Records and president of Columbia Records, died Monday, family members told NBC News
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.
Arista and J Records founder helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood, among many others
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