Influential Jewish rock-and-roll executive Clive Davis dies at 94 (opens original article in a new tab)

Clive Davis, a influential Jewish music executive, died at 94 after being hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue. He was known for launching the careers of artists like Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, and Alicia Keys, and founded Arista Records. He faced legal issues in 1973 over misappropriating funds but later rebounded and continued his impact in the music industry.

• Clive Davis, a influential Jewish music executive, died at 94 after being hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue.
• Davis was known for launching the careers of artists like Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, and Alicia Keys, and founded Arista Records.
• He faced legal issues in 1973 over misappropriating funds but later rebounded and continued his impact in the music industry.