Stars Honor Clive Davis at Funeral: 'He Changed My Life
WHO:
Billboard - Clive Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, Dionne Warwick
NY Post - Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen
WHAT:
Billboard - Jennifer Hudson gave an emotional performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” at Clive Davis’ funeral.
Billboard - Clive Davis passed away from an age-related illness at 94 years old.
Variety - The funeral of Clive Davis featured moving speeches from various artists, including Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys.
Rolling Stone Music - Bruce Springsteen delivered a eulogy stating that Clive Davis was "big, and bombastic, and brave" and changed his life forever with a Columbia Records contract.
WHERE:
Variety - The funeral took place in a dignified and emotional setting, reminiscent of the events Clive Davis staged during his career.
WHEN:
Billboard - Clive Davis died on June 22 at the age of 94.
Variety - Clive Davis had a six-decade career in the music industry.
WHY:
NY Post - Alicia Keys expressed gratitude, stating, “You saw something in me that I was just beginning to see in myself,” referring to Clive Davis's impact on her career.
HOW:
Variety - The funeral was described as flawlessly executed and deeply emotional, reflecting the legacy of Clive Davis.
(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:22 UTC)
Jennifer Hudson delivered a heartfelt rendition of Whitney Houston’s iconic song “I Will Always Love You” during Clive Davis’ funeral. The emotional performance took place at 21:22 UTC, capturing the essence of Houston’s legacy. Many attendees were moved by Hudson's tribute to both the legendary singer and the influential music executive.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:31 UTC)
Clive Davis passed away at the age of 94 due to an age-related illness, leaving a profound impact on the music industry over his six-decade career. His funeral was held in a dignified and emotional setting, featuring heartfelt speeches from artists like Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys, with Springsteen delivering a touching eulogy that highlighted Davis's bravery and influence on his life. Alicia Keys expressed her gratitude, stating that Davis saw potential in her that she was just beginning to recognize in herself, underscoring the deep connections he fostered throughout his career.