Clive Davis

Clive Davis

United States United Statesmusic executiveMaleb. 19328.9Global Dominance: 0.13%

Clive Davis is a highly influential music executive and record producer, known for his role in shaping the careers of numerous legendary artists. He signed Patti Smith to Arista Records, facilitating the release of her groundbreaking debut album 'Horses' in 1975, which has since become a cornerstone of rock music.

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Clive Davis was a music mogul known for launching the careers of numerous artists over a five-decade long career.

Clive Davis, who launched careers of Whitney Houston, Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-23
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Clive Davis was a renowned music manager and producer who created major stars over his fifty-year career.

Umrl je glasbeni producent in menedžer Clive Davis
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis was a prominent music producer who significantly influenced the music history of the past decades.

Musikproduzent Clive Davis ist tot - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.

Grammy-winning record producer and music executive dead at 94
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.

Clive Davis, music industry mogul, dies at 94
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis was a legendary music producer who played a significant role in the careers of many artists.

מפיק המוזיקה האגדי קלייב דייוויס הלך לעולמו בגיל 94
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis was a music mogul who significantly influenced the careers of many famous artists.

Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis was a music mogul who shaped the careers of many iconic artists, including Whitney Houston.

Clive Davis, music mogul who shaped Whitney Houston's career, dead
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-22
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Clive Davis, the legendary music producer, has died at the age of 94.

Clive Davis, record industry titan, dead at 94
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-22
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Lemon received a shoutout from Clive Davis at an annual pre-Grammys gala.

Don Lemon defends his reporting of anti-ICE protest in Minnesota during interview with Jimmy Kimmel
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-03
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He formed a partnership with producer Clive Davis.

Barry Manilow cancels concerts as he reveals cancer battle
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-23
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Clive Davis is a key figure in the music industry who offered Billy Joel a record deal.

בילי ג'ואל הוא מוזיקאי אמיץ
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-11-16
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Clive Davis, the president of Columbia Records, wanted to sign Janis Joplin's band after hearing her performance.

Index - Kultúr - Huszonhét évesen meghalt a lány, aki egy korszakot határozott meg
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-10-04
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Clive Davis was the president of Arista Records when Patti Smith signed her contract.

Patti Smith, a ChorusLife l'unica data italiana. Dal 14 febbraio la vendita dei biglietti
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-02-11
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