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Stars Mourn Visionary Clive Davis
22 Jun
Summary
- Music titans like Springsteen lauded Davis' kindness and vision.
- Davis supported artists from their start to their icon status.
- Carlos Santana called Davis a visionary who believed in his music.
The music world is honoring Clive Davis, a Grammy-winning music mogul, with heartfelt tributes from prominent artists. Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Carlos Santana have shared their admiration for Davis's kindness, vision, and consistent support for musicians throughout their careers. Springsteen noted Davis's respect for him even as an unknown artist. Santana described Davis as a visionary who believed in his music from the beginning, recognizing music's power to heal and unite. Davis's dedication to championing artists helped them share their gifts globally. Ray Parker Jr., known for the "Ghostbusters" theme, recalled Davis as a personal friend and mentor, sharing a touching birthday letter received recently. Rob Stringer, Chairman of Sony Music Group, acknowledged Davis's pivotal role in the company's history, impacting both artists and staff with his profound love for the music industry.
