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Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson joined a who’s-who of music at Clive Davis’s funeral in New York, with Kenny G performing, tributes from Barry Manilow and Dionne Warwick, and a letter from Paul Simon; Davis, who died at 94, was lauded as a tireless champion who helped launch iconic careers.
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.
Friends and peers in music, film, and politics gathered in New York to mourn Clive Davis at his funeral, paying tribute to the 94-year-old record executive with attendees including Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Hoda Kotb, Gayle King, Ja Rule, Nancy Pelosi, Adrien Brody, Jennifer Hudson and Kenny G.
Clive Davis, the influential music executive who built Arista and signed Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Aretha Franklin among others, has died at 94. A Harvard Law School graduate who navigated antitrust issues and mentored chart-topping artists across Columbia, Arista, RCA, Sony and J Records, his work earned him five Grammys and a Rock Hall induction, leaving an enduring impact on modern pop and rock.
Barry Manilow, the renowned singer, spoke candidly about the challenges he faced in concealing his sexuality, fearing it would end his career. He revealed his orientation publicly in 2017 and expressed relief over the supportive response from fans. Manilow recalled a conversation from the 1980s where Clive Davis mentioned the negative impact on Elton John's career after coming out, though Davis doesn't remember this discussion. Manilow has been with his husband, Garry Kief, since 1978 and they married in 2014. He also shared his joy in becoming a grandfather through Kief's daughter's adoption.
Barry Manilow, the iconic singer, discussed the challenges of concealing his sexuality, describing it as a "burden" and expressing constant worry about being asked about it in interviews. He came out publicly in 2017 and has been married to his partner Garry Kief since 2014. Manilow recalled a conversation with Clive Davis, who allegedly warned him about the risks of coming out, citing Elton John's experience. Despite his fears, Manilow's fans showed overwhelming support when he revealed his sexuality. He also shared his joy of being a stepfather and a grandfather, embracing these roles in his personal life.