Clive Davis

The legendary 'ears' behind Whitney Houston and Arista Records.

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Occupation

Music Executive

Born in

Brooklyn

Born

April 4, 1932

Zodiac

Aries

34,479

days alive

94

years old

$600 million

net worth

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Born
April 4, 1932 in 🇺🇸Brooklyn
ResidenceBrooklyn
Zodiac
♈︎Aries·monkey 🐒
Updated Jul 2026

About

Clive Jay Davis is an American record producer, A&R executive, record executive, and lawyer. He has won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a non-performer, in 2000.

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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

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2024
Day 33,542
Age 91

Attended Pre-Grammy Gala

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Feb 3, 2024

Attended his annual Pre-Grammy Gala in Los Angeles.

2023
Day 33,144
Age 90

Clive Davis: Most Iconic Performances

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Jan 1, 2023

Hosted 'Clive Davis: Most Iconic Performances' at Carnegie Hall.

2017
Day 31,062
Age 85

Documentary Premiere at Tribeca

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Apr 20, 2017

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives premiered at Tribeca Film Festival.

2013
Day 29,492
Age 80

Published Autobiography

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Jan 1, 2013

Published his autobiography, 'The Soundtrack of My Life'.

2009
Day 28,031
Age 76

Honored at Grammy Salute

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Jan 1, 2009

Honored at the Recording Academy's Grammy Salute to Industry Icons.

2008
Day 27,665
Age 75

Named Chief Creative Officer at Sony

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Jan 1, 2008

Named Chief Creative Officer at Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

2000
Day 24,743
Age 67

Founded J Records

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Jan 1, 2000

Founded J Records, achieving rapid success.

Day 24,743
Age 67

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Jan 1, 2000

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Day 24,743
Age 67

Departure from Arista Records

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Jan 1, 2000

Forced out of Arista Records after many successful years.

1983
Day 18,534
Age 50

Mentored Whitney Houston

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Jan 1, 1983

Signed and mentored Whitney Houston, launching her career.

1974
Day 15,247
Age 41

Arista Records Founded

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Jan 1, 1974

Founded Arista Records, achieving massive commercial success.

1973
Day 14,882
Age 40

Dismissal from CBS Records

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Jan 1, 1973
1967
Day 12,690
Age 34

Appointed President of CBS Records

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Jan 1, 1967

Became the president of CBS Records.

1960
Day 10,133
Age 27

Joined CBS Records Legal Department

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Jan 1, 1960

Joined the legal department of CBS Records.

1956
Day 8,672
Age 23

Graduated from Harvard Law School

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Jan 1, 1956

Graduated from Harvard Law School.

1953
Day 7,577
Age 20

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia

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Jan 1, 1953

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University.

1949
Day 6,116
Age 16

Received Scholarship to Columbia

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Jan 1, 1949

Received a full scholarship to Columbia University.

1932
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Birth of Clive Davis

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Apr 4, 1932

Born in Brooklyn, New York.