Clive Davis, legendary music executive who launched the careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive celebrated for his “golden ear,” who launched the careers of Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, and Bruce Springsteen and revitalized the careers of Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, and Aretha Franklin, died Monday at age 94, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His demise was confirmed by his family on Facebook. The full announcement: "To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations. "To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved. "Thr...