Music producer Clive Davis has died

In the following decades, Davis founded further labels including J Records and RCA Records, which produced other well-known artists. He was also co-founder of the label Bad Boy Records, which was associated with, among others, Sean Combs. Artists such as Alicia Keys and Barry Manilow were also part of his portfolio.

Beyond his label work, Davis was committed to charitable causes in the field of HIV and AIDS education. In his later years, he also worked as a consultant for streaming services and gave lectures on the future of the music industry. His influence on pop and rock music over the past fifty years is highlighted in numerous obituaries.

The cause of death was not initially stated in the present report. Industry representatives and companions reacted with dismay to the loss. Several musicians honored Davis in brief statements as a central figure in their artistic development.

Reactions from the music industry

His work was repeatedly covered in documentaries and biographies. He himself published several books about his career and the music industry. According to industry circles, the exact background to his death is to be announced at a later date.

Davis was considered one of the few managers who successfully signed artists across rock as well as pop, R&B, and soul. His best-known successes included, in addition to the careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, productions with artists such as Pink Floyd and Barry Manilow. His death leaves a gap in the US music world that will be difficult to fill.