Clive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94
Clive Davis pictured in New York City in November 2021. Photograph: Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenClive Davis pictured in New York City in November 2021. He had also been diagnosed with neurological condition Bell’s palsy in 2021.“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” a statement on social media read.
- ▪Clive Davis pictured in New York City in November 2021.
- ▪Photograph: Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenClive Davis pictured in New York City in November 2021.
- ▪He had also been diagnosed with neurological condition Bell’s palsy in 2021.“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” a sta
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Clive Davis pictured in New York City in November 2021. Photograph: Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenClive Davis pictured in New York City in November 2021. Photograph: Dominik Bindl/Getty ImagesMusicClive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94Davis, who discovered many of the defining musicians of the 20th century and helmed major record labels, said he ‘never’ tired of the music businessLaura SnapesMon 22 Jun 2026 11.51 EDTLast modified on Mon 22 Jun 2026 12.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe famed US music industry executive and record producer Clive Davis has died aged 94, his family has confirmed.He had recently been hospitalised with respiratory problems and was recovering at home.
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