Clive Davis

Biography

Clive Jay Davis was a renowned American record executive, A&R executive, record producer, and lawyer who revolutionized the music industry. As president of Columbia Records from 1967 to 1973 and founder of Arista Records, he played a pivotal role in launching the careers of iconic artists such as Pink Floyd, Sly and the Family Stone, and Whitney Houston. Davis' innovative approach earned him four Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.