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Clive Davis, legendary music producer who launched careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, dies at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed to the New York Times. He was 94. Earlier this year, Davis [] The post Clive Davis, legendary music producer who launched careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, dies at 94 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Our News Bahamas
· Jun 24, 2026
Clive Davis, Towering Music Executive Who Reshaped American Sound, Dies at 94
UNITED STATES - Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, died at the age of 94.
Fox News
· Jun 22, 2026
Clive Davis, music icon who signed Whitney Houston and Carrie Underwood, dead at 94
Legendary record label exec Clive Davis has died. He helped launch careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and Carlos Santana.
Daily Mail
· Jun 22, 2026
Clive Davis dies at 94: Music executive titan responsible for careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen
Clive Davis dies at 94: Music executive titan responsible for careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen
Off The Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Iconic record producer Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and former head of Columbia Records credited for the rise of several major artists including Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, has died at 94, ABC News has confirmed....Click to read more
Associated Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Music mogul Clive Davis dies at 94
Music industry titan Clive Davis — who started as a record company lawyer and went on to launch the careers of superstars like Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Whitney Houston, and Alicia Keys — has died at 94. #CliveDavis
News24
· Jun 23, 2026
News24 | ‘The greatest record man of all time’: Remembering the life and legacy of Clive Davis
Clive Davis, the music mastermind who championed some of the globe’s biggest names, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Santana, died Monday aged 94.
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