Clive Davis Legendary Music Mogul Dies In New York City At Age 94

Clive Davis the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more is dead  Clive died Monday at his home in New York City The cause of death is unclear but there were concerns about his health just weeks ago when he was hospitalized in New York with an upper respiratory infection. He was later discharged on June 4 and returned home he was in good spirits and recovering. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Clive shaped the sound of popular music from the executive suite, earning a reputation as a kingmaker whose ear for talent changed the industry forever. Clive Davis was a HUGE deal in the biz. On top of discovering Whitney, he founded Bad Boy Records with Sean Combs. He signed, developed, or championed many of the biggest names in music including Alicia Keys, Janis Joplin, Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, and countless others. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and became almost as famous for his star-studded annual pre-Grammy gala as he was for discovering talent and the 200-seat theater at the Grammy Museum is named after him.

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