Clive Davis, music industry executive, dead at 94 (opens original article in a new tab)

Clive Davis, a prominent music industry figure who shaped the careers of numerous superstars, has died at 94. His career spanned decades, with notable successes and challenges.

• Clive Davis, music industry executive, died at 94 after hospitalization for upper respiratory issue.
• Davis launched careers of artists like Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and Carlos Santana, and influenced multiple record labels.
• Davis faced challenges including tax evasion charges and conflicts with artists like Rod Stewart and Carrie Underwood.