Clive Davis Biography

Clive Davis
Clive Davis
  • Born April 4, 1932

From 1967 to 1973, Davis was the president of Columbia Records. He was the founder and president of Arista Records from 1975 through 2000 until founding J Records. From 2002 until April 2008, Davis was the chairman and CEO of the RCA Music Group (which included RCA Records, J Records and Arista Records), chairman and CEO of J Records, and chairman and CEO of BMG North America.\n', '

Davis is credited with hiring a young recording artist, Tony Orlando, as a music executive for Columbia in 1967, as well as signing many artists that achieved superstar status, such as Westlife, Janis Joplin, Laura Nyro, Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, Billy Joel, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Loggins & Messina, Aerosmith and Pink Floyd. Davis is also credited with bringing Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow to prominence.\n', '

Currently Davis is the chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment. He currently plays a part in the careers of Barry Manilow, TLC, Rod Stewart, Air Supply, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Carlos Santana, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Jennifer Hudson.\n', '


Return to Clive Davis Autograph Profile


Stats


Join the RACC Facebook Group!



When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

WORLDWIDE RACC (Our Top Cities)

New York, NY
USA

Los Angeles, CA
USA

London
United Kingdom

Chicago, IL
USA

Toronto, ON
Canada