Goldstuck discusses his favorite memories of the late mogul, from dealing with Bill Clinton's Secret Service to scoring Prince's Rave album for Arista.

Charles Goldstuck and Clive Davis attend the 2025 Red & White Ball.

Bob Capazzo, Cara Gilbride

I have never met a human being who did not love music. The love of music is universal. But then there was Clive Davis — for six decades, he immersed himself in the pursuit of great music. Never compromising. Never settling. A relentless drive to ensure perfection. Always wanting to only produce the best. Until the very end, music was always front of mind for Clive.

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