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Clive Davis founded Arista Records and J Records, and helped launch the careers of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, and Barry Manilow.

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Clive Davis founded Arista Records and J Records, and helped launch the careers of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, and Barry Manilow.

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  1. Clive Davis, who founded Arista and J Records, has continued to influence the music industry, recently becoming president of Columbia Records.Sub-event
  2. Alicia Keys and Carlos Santana had career milestones reported, including Keys launching at Arista.Sub-event
  3. Clive Davis utilized the Arista label to guide and successfully launch Alicia Keys' career, alongside work done for Whitney Houston.Sub-event
  4. On June 22, 2026, successful career launches were noted for Clive Davis and Alicia Keys, alongside the ongoing career of Carlos Santana.Sub-event
  5. Davis's career details expanded to include his Brooklyn roots and his role in Arista's ownership structure.1 source
  6. Clive Davis launched and championed his own career while also being key to launching other artists' careers.1 source
  7. Arista Records made several new signings, including Carlos Santana and Billy Joel, and received investment from Columbia Pictures.1 source
  8. Davis signed Springsteen and launched Keys' and Houston's careers while leading Columbia Records.1 source
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  1. Davis founded Arista and J Records while helping launch careers of major artists.1 source
  2. Davis's influence extends to artists like Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan.1 source
  3. Davis signed Pink Floyd and took over Columbia Records on June 20.1 source

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  • Clive Davis

    American music executive (born 1932)

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