Legendary music executive Clive Davis dies at 94
June 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe famed music executive Clive Davis has died. He was 94 years old. For decades, Davis shepherded the careers of stars including Aretha Franklin, Lou Reed and Whitney Houston.
Davis started out as a music industry lawyer, but perhaps his biggest talent was his ability to spot a star. As a producer and label head, he launched the careers of artists ranging from Janis Joplin to Kelly Clarkson. Most famously, Davis signed 19-year-old Whitney Houston to his label, Arista Records, and helped turn her into a chart-topping icon. Davis was also a master of reinvention, guiding musicians like Carlos Santana into later-career pivots that became huge victories.
Davis’ family writes, "He left an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations."
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