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My Take
Clive Davis is one of those figures I find more fascinating than the stars he made. A lawyer who became president of Columbia Records, then founded Arista and later J Records, he shaped American popular music for over half a century from behind the desk. Five Grammys, a 2000 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as a non-performer, a Walk of Fame star, the awards confirm what the discographies already prove. What strikes me most is his ear for talent and longevity, building careers across rock, pop and R&B. He's proof that the executive can be as much an artist as anyone on stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clive Davis
- Name (Japanese)
- クライヴ・デイヴィス
- Reading
- くらいゔ・でいゔぃす
- Born
- April 4, 1932 (age 94)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- record producer / music executive / businessperson / composer / jurist
2. Background
- High school
- Erasmus Hall High School
- University
- New York University College of Arts and Science
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Grammy Trustees Award
- 1999 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album
- 1999 Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- 2005 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- 2008 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album
- 1997 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2000 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Clive Davis born?
Born April 4, 1932 (age 94).
Where is Clive Davis from?
Clive Davis is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Clive Davis do?
Clive Davis works as record producer, music executive, businessperson, composer, jurist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.