The music industry is mourning the loss of a towering figure whose instincts helped define popular music across generations. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he played a major role in identifying emerging talent and turning promising performers into international stars.
His influence stretched across rock, pop, R&B and other genres. He was closely associated with the careers of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, while also working with Santana, Patti Smith, Aerosmith and many other major acts.
A former Columbia Records president and the founder of Arista Records, he became one of the most powerful executives in the recording business. He won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, recognition of an extraordinary contribution to music and culture.
The legendary executive died at his Manhattan home on June 22, 2026, at the age of 94. His family said he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. The man whose remarkable ear helped shape generations of music was **Clive Davis**… READ MORE BELOW
