Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMusic executive Clive Davis, who passed away last week at the age of 94, was honoured at a memorial service featuring heartfelt tributes from numerous music stars. Bruce Springsteen delivered a moving eulogy, recalling how Davis signed him to Columbia Records in 1972 and maintained a supportive relationship with him for five decades. Springsteen shared anecdotes, including how Davis encouraged him to write more radio-friendly songs for his debut album, leading to tracks like “Spirit in the Night” and “Blinded by the Light”. Other prominent artists, including Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow and Alicia Keys, also spoke at the service, with Keys crediting Davis's belief in her for the creation of her debut album, Songs in A Minor. The memorial service also featured musical performances by Kenny G and Jennifer Hudson, as Springsteen reflected on Davis's passing, marking the end of an era for influential music executives. In fullBruce Springsteen praised for ‘beautiful’ funeral tribute to legendary music exec Clive DavisThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Bruce Springsteen praised for heartfelt tribute to music industry legend
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMusic executive Clive Davis, who passed away last week at the age of 94, was honoured at a memorial service featuring heartfelt tributes from numerous music stars. Bruce Springsteen delivered a moving eulogy, recalling how Davis signed him to Columbia Records in 1972 and maintained a supportive relationship with him for five decades. Springsteen shared anecdotes, including how Davis encouraged him to write more radio-friendly songs for his debut album, leading to tracks like “Spirit in the Night” and “Blinded by the Light”. Other prominent artists, including Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow and Alicia Keys, also spoke at the service, with Keys crediting Davis's belief in her for the creation of her debut album, Songs in A Minor. The memorial service also featured musical performances by Kenny G and Jennifer Hudson, as Springsteen reflected on Davis's passing, marking the end of an era for influential music executives. In fullBruce Springsteen praised for ‘beautiful’ funeral tribute to legendary music exec Clive DavisThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
