Stars Celebrate Clive Davis's Lasting Impact at Funeral
A star-studded funeral in New York honored music executive Clive Davis, with Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson among the attendees paying tributes to his lasting impact on the music industry.
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Music Legends Gather to Honor Clive Davis at Funeral
At Clive Davis’s funeral, music icons Stevie Wonder and Barry Manilow joined other celebrities to pay tribute to the influential music executive.
Star-Studded Farewell: Clive Davis Remembered by Springsteen and Warwick
Prominent music executive Clive Davis was honored at a star-studded funeral in New York, with tributes from peers including Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys, underscoring his lasting impact on the music industry.
Clive Davis Lauded at BET Awards in a Whitney Houston–Styled In Memoriam Tribute
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who died at 94, was honored during the 2026 BET Awards in an In Memoriam segment featuring Erica Campbell leading a medley of 'I Love the Lord' set to a Whitney Houston–penned tribute, with Le’Andria Johnson joining in; Richard Smallwood was also honored as part of the tribute during the ceremony held in Los Angeles on June 28.
India.Arie: Industry’s ills stem from executives after Clive Davis’s death
Grammy-winner India.Arie criticized music-industry executives, claiming they’re responsible for harming artists, in the wake of Clive Davis’s death and hinting that upcoming archival interviews may reveal more about the industry’s flaws.
Rob Thomas credits Clive Davis with cross-generational magic behind Santana’s Smooth
Rob Thomas salutes Clive Davis as a rare tastemaker who trusted his gut over industry trends, recounting how Davis paired an older guitarist with younger generations to create cross-generational hits—most notably Santana’s Smooth and the Supernatural era—while weighing a Tina Turner collaboration before deciding otherwise, a testament to Davis’s instinctual approach that Thomas says is increasingly rare in today’s label world.
Clive Davis, iconic music mogul with the golden ears, dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who nurtured Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin and was famed for his star-studded pre-Grammy parties, died in his sleep at 94 in New York, with his partner Greg Schriefer by his side; tributes from peers highlighted a career that reshaped pop music and earned him the nickname 'the man with the golden ears.'
Legendary music mogul Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, the Brooklyn-born executive who built Columbia’s rock-to-pop empire and later launched Arista, LaFace and J Records, has died at 94, leaving a legacy of discovering Whitney Houston and guiding artists from Bruce Springsteen to Santana. His career endured controversy, including a 1970s ouster and a later tax case, but his talent for spotting hits helped shape four decades of music, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and later served as Sony BMG’s Chief Creative Officer.
Music-industry titan Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, the influential recording executive who led Columbia Records and Arista and helped shape the careers of countless artists, died at 94.
Stars Salute Clive Davis at Glamorous Pre-Grammy Gala
At the star-studded Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, and Carlos Santana delivered tributes to music mogul Clive Davis, underscoring his lasting influence on the industry.
Clive Davis's Billboard Dynasty: Every No. 1 Hit From His Labels
Chart Beat chronicles Clive Davis’s 36-year run as head of Columbia, Epic, Arista, LaFace/J Records and Bad Boy, listing every Hot 100 No. 1 produced under his watch, highlighted by Whitney Houston’s 11 No. 1s and a hall-of-fame roster from Simon & Garfunkel to Milli Vanilli, with each entry noting the debut date, artist/title, weeks at No. 1, and label.
Clive Davis Remembered as a Titan Who Shaped Modern Music
Clive Davis, the influential music executive who helped forge careers at Columbia and Arista and signed stars like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, died at 94. Tributes from Rod Stewart, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith, Billy Joel and others praise his talent-spotting and his pivotal role in shaping the modern music business.
Clive Davis, Architect of Modern Pop, Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the influential music executive who helped launch stars from Janis Joplin to Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, died at 94. Beginning his career at Columbia Records at 28 and later leading CBS Records from 1966, Davis shaped the modern music landscape through bold signings and strategic leadership that fostered artists across genres; tributes from Springsteen and others underscored his respect, kindness and lasting impact. The piece also functions as a broader obituary roundup of notable musicians who passed away in 2025–2026.
Tributes Pour In for Clive Davis, the Visionary Who Shaped Generations of Music
Legendary music executive Clive Davis, who helped launch or guide artists from Whitney Houston to Bruce Springsteen, died at 94. In tributes, names like Springsteen, Keys, Carlos Santana, Billy Joel and more praised his visionary leadership and his gift for turning artists’ dreams into reality across decades at Columbia and Arista Records.
Clive Davis, Kingmaker of Pop, Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the influential music executive who discovered Whitney Houston and built Arista Records into a powerhouse, died at 94 in Manhattan after an age-related illness; his seven-decade career also shaped LaFace and Bad Boy labels and produced enduring acts like Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, and Alicia Keys, while he remained a hands-on industry figure up to his final years.