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Music industry titan Clive Davis, who launched careers of superstars, dies at 94

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Clive Davis, a legendary music executive credited with launching and revitalizing the careers of numerous iconic artists, has passed away at the age of 94. Davis, known for his exceptional ability to identify and nurture talent, was instrumental in the success of superstars like Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and Carlos Santana. His career spanned decades and multiple record labels, including Columbia, Arista, and J Records, where he consistently shaped the musical landscape and influenced popular culture. AI

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Music industry titan Clive Davis, who launched careers of superstars, dies at 94

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    Sony industry starmaker Clive Davis, who launched the careers of Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston, dead at 94

    Clive Daivs directed the careers of such artists like Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys and more.

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