Clive Davis, legendary music executive and talent scout, dies at 94
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Elizabeth Stanton
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Clive Davis, the legendary Grammy-winning music producer and executive who shaped the music industry for over six decades, has died at age 94. He passed away at his Manhattan home after a recent hospitalization for an upper respiratory infection. Davis was known for his extraordinary talent-spotting abilities, having launched and supported the careers of iconic artists including Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, and The Grateful Dead. He served as chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment and previously led Columbia, Arista Records, and J Records.
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· 3 pulledHe died at his Manhattan home Monday morning, according to a report from Variety.
The Hollywood Reporter noted he had recently been hospitalized with an upper respiratory infection.
Through six decades in the music industry, Davis became known as a mogul with an ear for talent, supporting performers like Billy Joel, The Grateful Dead, Barry Manilow, Simon & Garfunkel, Jennifer
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