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Clive Davis

Clive Davis

  1. I respectfully declined ... With a smile and a big hug.
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
  2. At no time ever, until I decide that I want to do other things, have I ever felt that I would not be in the music business or the record business
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
  3. 'You and I are connected now,'
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
  4. When I played him 'I write the songs,' he hated it.
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
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About Clive Davis

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Clive Jay Davis (born April 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American record producer and executive and a leading music industry executive. He has won multiple Grammy awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has transformed the landscape of the modern music industry with a career spanning over forty years. From 1967-72 he... Full Article

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  1. Music producer Clive Davis (C) arrives at the Whigham Funeral Home, where people are attending Whitney Houston's wake before her funeral, February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Music producer Clive Davis (C) arrives at the Whigham Funeral Home, where people are attending Whitney Houston's wake before her funeral, February 17, 2012.

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  2. Singer Alicia Keys (L) and chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, Clive Davis (R), pause to greet each other as they arrive at the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons late on Feburary 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Singer Whitney Houston was found dead... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Singer Alicia Keys (L) and chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, Clive Davis (R), pause to greet each other as they arrive at the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons late on Feburary 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Singer Whitney Houston was found dead...

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  3. Singer Alicia Keys (centre L-white top), producer Swizz Beatz (C-behind) and chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, Clive Davis (centre R-back to camera), pause to greet each other as they arrive at the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons late on Feburary 11,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Singer Alicia Keys (centre L-white top), producer Swizz Beatz (C-behind) and chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, Clive Davis (centre R-back to camera), pause to greet each other as they arrive at the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons late on Feburary 11,...

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  4. Record producer Clive Davis kisses singer Diana Ross on stage during the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California February 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Record producer Clive Davis kisses singer Diana Ross on stage during the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California February 12, 2012.

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  5. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Rapper Wiz Khalifa performs onstage during the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Rapper Wiz Khalifa performs onstage during the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  6. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Neil Portnow, President and CEO of the Recording Academy (L) and actress Jane Fonda speak onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Neil Portnow, President and CEO of the Recording Academy (L) and actress Jane Fonda speak onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February...

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  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musicians Bro Code Band at the Beverly Hilton Hotel before the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson on Feburary 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. It is believed that... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musicians Bro Code Band at the Beverly Hilton Hotel before the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson on Feburary 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. It is believed that...

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  8. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Honoree Sir Richard Branson accepts the Recording Academy Presidents Merit Award onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Honoree Sir Richard Branson accepts the Recording Academy Presidents Merit Award onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11,...

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  9. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Presenter Jane Fonda speaks onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Presenter Jane Fonda speaks onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  10. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) President/CEO of MusiCares and the Recording Academy Neil Portnow, honoree Sir Richard Branson and presenter Jane Fonda onstage during the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) President/CEO of MusiCares and the Recording Academy Neil Portnow, honoree Sir Richard Branson and presenter Jane Fonda onstage during the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson...

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  11. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Daughter Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Diana Ross and son Evan Ross attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Daughter Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Diana Ross and son Evan Ross attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills,...

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  12. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) President/CEO, The Recording Academy Neil Portnow and actress Jane Fonda present honoree Sir Richard Branson with the Recording Academy Presidents Merit Award onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) President/CEO, The Recording Academy Neil Portnow and actress Jane Fonda present honoree Sir Richard Branson with the Recording Academy Presidents Merit Award onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry...

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  13. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Singers Diana Ross and Jamie Foxx perform onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Singers Diana Ross and Jamie Foxx perform onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California...

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  14. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Comedienne Kathy Griffin and Guest attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Comedienne Kathy Griffin and Guest attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  15. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: President/CEO of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow speaks onstage during Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: President/CEO of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow speaks onstage during Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills,...

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  16. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Singer India Arie, actress Gabrielle Union and singer Monica attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Singer India Arie, actress Gabrielle Union and singer Monica attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly...

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  17. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musician Ray Davies performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musician Ray Davies performs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  18. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Singer Donovan attends the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Singer Donovan attends the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  19. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Singer Jackson Browne, guitarist Keith Slettedahl and singer Ray Davies perform onstage during the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Singer Jackson Browne, guitarist Keith Slettedahl and singer Ray Davies perform onstage during the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February...

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  20. Singer Tony Bennett (R) pats record producer Clive Davis (L) on the back after Davis spoke about Whitney Houston during the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California February 11, 2012. Grammy-winning singer and actress... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Singer Tony Bennett (R) pats record producer Clive Davis (L) on the back after Davis spoke about Whitney Houston during the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California February 11, 2012. Grammy-winning singer and actress...

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  21. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musician Neil Young attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musician Neil Young attends Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  22. Elvis Costello (L) and Ray Davis perform at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, February 11, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Elvis Costello (L) and Ray Davis perform at the Clive Davis And The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, February 11, 2012.

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  23. Clive Davis, left, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs are seen onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Clive Davis, left, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs are seen onstage at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis honoring Richard Branson, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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  24. Recording artist Sean "P. Diddy" Combs (R) gets a hug from producer Clive Davis (L) after speaking about singer Whitney Houston during the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California February 11, 2012. Grammy-winning singer... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Recording artist Sean "P. Diddy" Combs (R) gets a hug from producer Clive Davis (L) after speaking about singer Whitney Houston during the 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California February 11, 2012. Grammy-winning singer...

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  25. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Clive Davis and Sean 'Diddy' Combs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Clive Davis and Sean 'Diddy' Combs onstage at Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Richard Branson held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Music producer Clive Davis (C) arrives at the Whigham Funeral Home, where people are attending Whitney Houston's wake before her funeral, February 17, 2012.

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  1. I respectfully declined ... With a smile and a big hug.
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
  2. At no time ever, until I decide that I want to do other things, have I ever felt that I would not be in the music business or the record business
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
  3. 'You and I are connected now,'
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago
  4. When I played him 'I write the songs,' he hated it.
    – Clive Davis SOURCE: NY1 2 months ago