Music industry mogul Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94.
On Monday (June 22), Davis' family released a statement on Instagram confirming the death of the legendary music exec, who founded Arista Records and J Records.
"To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives," the statement reads in part. "He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations."
A longtime rep for Davis tells Rolling Stone that Davis "passed away peacefully from an age-related illness." He was surrounded by friends and family.
Clive is credited with discovering Whitney Houston and helping guide the careers of Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana and many others. In 1993, Davis partnered with Diddy to help launch Bad Boy Entertainment. He was also a key backer in LaFace Records, which helped launch the careers of OutKast, TLC, Usher, Toni Braxton and others.
#musicMusic industry mogul Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94.
On Monday (June 22), Davis' family released a statement on Instagram confirming the death of the legendary music exec, who founded Arista Records and J Records.
"To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives," the statement reads in part. "He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations."
A longtime rep for Davis tells Rolling Stone that Davis "passed away peacefully from an age-related illness." He was surrounded by friends and family.
Clive is credited with discovering Whitney Houston and helping guide the careers of Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana and many others. In 1993, Davis partnered with Diddy to help launch Bad Boy Entertainment. He was also a key backer in LaFace Records, which helped launch the careers of OutKast, TLC, Usher, Toni Braxton and others. #music
