Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
Summary
Clive Davis, a famous music executive who helped launch the careers of many well-known singers like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, died at 94. He worked at Columbia and Arista Records, signing many top artists and shaping popular music for decades.Key Facts
- Clive Davis died at the age of 94 after recovering from respiratory problems at home in New York.
- He was born in Brooklyn on April 4, 1932, and graduated from Harvard Law School.
- Davis started working at Columbia Records at age 28 with no music background but learned about copyright and contracts through night classes.
- He became vice president and then president of Columbia Records in the 1960s.
- Davis signed and supported stars like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Santana, and many others.
- He spent years developing Whitney Houston’s career and helped shape her debut album with several number-one hits.
- Davis made key creative decisions, like starting Houston’s hit “I Will Always Love You” with a long a capella section.
- He helped revitalize artists’ careers, including Santana’s successful 1999 album *Supernatural*.
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