Clive Davis: Celebrating a Music Legend's Legacy and Impact
WHO:
ABC News - Clive Davis, legendary record executive, died at the age of 94.
ABC News - Davis is survived by his four children: sons Fred, Doug, and Mitchell, daughter Lauren, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
ABC News - Former President Barack Obama praised Davis at this year's pre-Grammy Awards gala.
WHAT:
ABC News - Clive Davis launched the careers of numerous stars including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Kenny G.
ABC News - Davis influenced artists like Santana, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead.
ABC News - Davis helped launch several early “American Idol” winners' careers, including Kelly Clarkson.
ABC News - The memorial service for Clive Davis will be livestreamed, allowing fans and admirers to participate virtually.
ABC News - Numerous stars are likely to attend the funeral, although specific names have not been disclosed.
ABC News - Clive Davis was a five-time Grammy winner.
ABC News - Clive Davis will be honored at his funeral.
ABC News - The memorial service will be closed to the public but livestreamed.
ABC News - Davis died in his Manhattan apartment after being hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue.
ABC News - The funeral is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT.
WHERE:
ABC News - Davis died in his Manhattan apartment.
ABC News - The funeral will take place in New York.
WHEN:
ABC News - Clive Davis died on June 22.
ABC News - The funeral is scheduled for Monday.
WHY:
ABC News - Davis was influential in the music industry, launching the careers of numerous stars and breathing new life into established artists' careers.
HOW:
TMZ - TMZ will livestream every emotional moment of Clive Davis' funeral.
TMZ - TMZ will livestream the funeral, capturing every emotional moment of the event.
ABC News - Davis convened a pre-Grammy Awards gala for over 50 years, attended by major music industry figures.
(UPDATED June 29, 2026 17:48 UTC)
Clive Davis, a legendary music executive, is being remembered for launching the careers of numerous stars, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Kenny G, while also influencing iconic artists like Santana, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead. He played a pivotal role in the careers of several early "American Idol" winners, including Kelly Clarkson. In a heartfelt tribute, TMZ will livestream every emotional moment of Davis' funeral.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 16:17 UTC)
The memorial service for the legendary music executive Clive Davis will be livestreamed, giving fans and admirers the chance to participate virtually. While numerous stars are expected to attend the funeral, specific names have yet to be revealed. TMZ will also be livestreaming the funeral, ensuring that every emotional moment of the event is captured for viewers.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 14:21 UTC)
Clive Davis, the legendary record executive known for his immense influence in the music industry, has passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His funeral is set to take place in New York on Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, and while the memorial service will be closed to the public, it will be livestreamed for fans and friends to pay their respects. Davis, who died in his Manhattan apartment after being hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue, was celebrated for launching the careers of numerous stars and revitalizing established artists, with former President Obama recently praising him at this year's pre-Grammy Awards gala.