Clive Jay Davis (born April 4, 1932) is an American record producer, A&R executive, record executive, and lawyer. He has won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a non-performer, in 2000. [1] From 1967 to 1973, Davis was the president of Columbia Records.

As the record industry’s most innovative, outspoken and influential executive, Clive Davis has had a profound effect on the world of music, acting as both its champion and its critic, and as perhaps its most visible and respected spokesman.

Clive Davis (born April 4, 1932) or Clyde Davis; is an American record producer and music executive. He has won five Grammy Awards. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer. [2]

Feb 2, 2025 · Clive Davis (born April 4, 1932, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American music executive and producer who headed several labels, notably CBS Records (1967–73) and Arista (1974–2000), and guided the careers of numerous musicians.

Feb 2, 2025 · Half a century after he threw a small music-industry soirée to toast Barry Manilow’s first Grammy nomination for record of the year, 92-year-old Clive Davis on Saturday night celebrated the ...

Apr 19, 2022 · With two autobiographies, a documentary film and literally thousands of interviews over the course of his 60-plus year career, Davis’ history — from his childhood in Brooklyn to his early years at Columbia Records, to founding Arista and J Records and his current role as chief creative artist at Sony Music — has been well-documented, as ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala, and MusiCares' party, are still on while music labels cancel parties amid Los Angeles wildfires. Davis' gala is a part of the Recording Academy's events and is ...

Feb 2, 2025 · The 50th anniversary of Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala brought Post Malone, Barry Manilow, Joni Mitchell, Shaboozey and more. We take you inside.

Feb 2, 2025 · Clive Davis once again filled the Beverly Hilton’s international ballroom to the brim with music industry insiders as he presented his pre-Grammy celebration and concert.

Apr 6, 2022 · To celebrate Clive Davis' 90th birthday, we got the best stories from 25 executives who worked closely with him, from 55 years ago to today.