Jacob Smith

24 Jun 2026

Legendary music executive Clive Davis, whose career helped shape gene… – Jacob Smith

Legendary music executive Clive Davis, whose career helped shape generations of artists, has died at the age of 94. During his decades-long career at Columbia and Arista Records, Davis played a pivotal role in launching and guiding the success of stars including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Santana and Alicia Keys. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in music industry history, his impact continues to resonate across multiple generations. #Cl