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Clive Davis Biography

Birth Name:Clive Jay Davis

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Producer, Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • In 1956, he earned a degree from Harvard Law School
  • Earned a bachelor's degree from New York University in 1953
  • Is the father of fellow music executive Doug Davis
  • Got his start in music by working as assistant counsel for the CBS company Columbia Records
  • Is best known for his work with helping to elevate the career of singer Whitney Houston
  • Is best known for his work as president of various recording companies, including RCA Music Group, Arista Records and Columbia Records
  • Is the co-founder of the music label Bad Boy Records