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Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
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- He had recently been in hospital with respiratory problems and was recovering at home in Manhattan, New York, when he died, his family said.
- "To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives," they said in a statement.
- "He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.
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Mark Savage Music correspondent PA Media Clive Davis is one of the few music industry executives who became a well-known figure outside the boardroom Clive Davis, one of the most influential music executives in the history of rock and pop, has died at the age of 94.
A former head of Colombia and Arista Records, he signed and shaped the careers of artists including Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Santana, Janis Joplin, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys and many others.
He had recently been in hospital with respiratory problems and was recovering at home in Manhattan, New York, when he died, his family said.
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