Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94; Rod Stewart, Santana, Patti Smith Lead Tributes
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Cheyenne Roundtree
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Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who shaped the careers of countless artists across multiple decades, has died at age 94. Rod Stewart, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith, and many other musicians paid tribute to Davis, crediting him with believing in their artistic visions when others wouldn't. Davis held top positions at major labels including Sony, Columbia, and Arista, and was instrumental in launching and guiding numerous iconic music careers. Stewart specifically credited Davis with championing his Great American Songbook project, which other labels had rejected but went on to sell nearly 40 million copies.
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Rolling StoneMusic Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94; Rod Stewart, Santana, Patti Smith Lead Tributesrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledI owe Clive so much. [He was] the force behind J Records, he was the only one who believed a rock singer could sing the standards with conviction. Other labels rejected the idea, and so The Great American Songbook was born, selling close to 40 million copies.
He was a giant of a man
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