Clive Davis
Born Clive J. Davis
American record executive, A&R executive, and lawyer.
Born April 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Died June 22, 2026 in New York, USA.
Father of Fred Davis.
Founder of Arista and J Records; head of RCA. Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment.
Trained as a lawyer, he was hired by a former colleague of his at a law firm to work at CBS. He co-wrote numerous songs and produced many of the acts he signed whilst employed there. He eventually became well known for the auspicious roster of artists that he signed.
Five-time Grammy winner. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (Non-Performer).
Note: Clive Davis is NOT a producer.
