Clive Davis, legendary record executive, dies at 94
Clive Davis, legendary record executive, dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary record executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and signed Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 94.
Davis died at his home in New York City on Monday (June 22). His family announced his death in a statement posted to his official X account.
“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” the Davis family wrote. “He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.”
“To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
“No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved.
“Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive‘s greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness.”
“We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives,” concluded the statement, signed the Davis Family.
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