Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
Legendary music executive Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94. Known for his work at Columbia and Arista Records, he was instrumental in launching the careers of icons like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen.
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Davis was a transformative figure in the music industry whose influence shaped the trajectory of modern pop and rock culture for over five decades.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Clive Davis is one of the few music industry executives who became a well-known figure outside the boardroom
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