Clive Davis helped build the Grammy Museum. Its president says 'his legacy is not going to be replicated'
Key takeaways
- Walk into the Grammy Museum in downtown L.A., and you’ll see Clive Davis’ legacy everywhere.
- The museum’s intimate performance space is named for the late record executive, and his visage greets guests at the front door.
- Davis’ death at 94 is “devastating,” said Michael Sticka, chief executive and president of the Grammy Museum. “Clive was always a north star of music and talent and artistry.
Clive Davis speaks during a pre-Grammy Awards gala at the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 31, 2026, in Beverly Hills. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times) By August Brown Staff Writer Contact June 22, 2026 12:23 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Walk into the Grammy Museum in downtown L.A., and you’ll see Clive Davis’ legacy everywhere.
The museum’s intimate performance space is named for the late record executive, and his visage greets guests at the front door. (Davis was the first million-dollar donor to the nascent Recording Academy archive and exhibition space.) His sprawling roster of acts — Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Earth, Wind & Fire — defined an entire art form and business model as preserved in the Grammy Museum. Davis’ pre-Grammy gala was the most coveted invitation in music every awards season.