Published June 23rd, 2026 - 07:54 GMT
ALBAWABA - American music producer Clive Davis, the towering industry figure who masterminded the ascent of several legendary record labels, passed away at his Manhattan residence in New York on Monday. The 94-year-old music mogul had recently received hospital treatment for respiratory complications, though a specific cause of death remains unconfirmed.Davis was born in Brooklyn in 1932, and he initially entered the business through the legal department of CBS. After that, he rapidly ascended the corporate ladder to lead Columbia Records by the late 1960s. Alicia Keys wrote, "To Clive Davis, the visionary who transformed dreams into reality, leaving an indelible mark on music and lives worldwide."Meanwhile, Mariah Carey shared image of her and the late music producer and captioned it, "Rest in peace to the legendary Clive Davis, a titan of the industry and a true champion of great music."
