Clive Davis, a legendary music executive credited with discovering and shaping the careers of numerous iconic artists, has died at the age of 94. His family confirmed his passing after a recent hospitalization for respiratory issues.
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Clive Davis, Music Industry Executive Who Signed Springsteen and Houston, Dies at 94
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Clive Davis, a legendary music executive credited with discovering and shaping the careers of numerous iconic artists, has died at the age of 94. His family confirmed his passing after a recent hospitalization for respiratory issues.
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Clive Davis was a highly influential music executive and producer, known for discovering and mentoring many of the biggest artists in music history.
He signed and developed the careers of artists like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel, and held leadership positions at Columbia and Arista Records.
His family confirmed he died at age 94 after recently being hospitalized with respiratory issues.
He worked for Columbia Records, Arista Records, RCA, Sony Music Entertainment, and J Records.
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Clive Davis, Music Industry Executive Who Signed Springsteen and Houston, Dies at 94