Clive Davis, whose full name is Clive Jay Davis, was born on April 4, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States. He was an American music executive and producer who oversaw a number of labels, most notably CBS Records (1967–73) and Arista (1974–2000), and helped numerous musicians advance their careers.
Davis attended New York University (B.A., 1953) on scholarship and Harvard Law School (J.D., 1956). In 1960, he joined Columbia Records’ (a CBS subsidiary) legal department. He first saw Janis Joplin perform at the Monterey (California) Pop Festival shortly after becoming president of CBS Records in 1967. His eyes were opened to the commercial potential of a new generation of rock musicians thanks to the festival. He signed Big Brother and the Holding Company, Joplin’s band, to Columbia right away, and Joplin quickly established himself as one of the best rock vocalists of the 1960s. In 1968, Davis signed the band named after Carlos Santana. Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, and Billy Joel were among the other major rock acts Davis managed to bring to Columbia.
What is Clive Davis net worth?
American record producer and music industry executive Clive Davis has an $850 million net worth. Clive Davis is well-known for running Columbia Records, Arista Records, and J Records, among other labels.
How much does Clive Davis make a year?
Over the course of his career as a Grammy-winning record producer, Clive Davis has amassed a fortune totaling millions of dollars. His annual earnings are unknown.
