Star-Studded Farewell: Springsteen, Hudson Lead Clive Davis Funeral Tributes
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The funeral of legendary music executive Clive Davis, who died at 94, featured moving speeches by Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick and more, and a standout performance by Jennifer Hudson singing Hallelujah and I Will Always Love You; the Central Synagogue service in Midtown Manhattan was livestreamed and included Kenny G, with anecdotes from his family, closing with a mix of Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Springsteen’s Born to Run to honor his enduring impact on the music industry.
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- Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala Was the Last Great Music-Industry Party Rolling Stone
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