Clive Davis

Birth Name:

Clive Jay Davis

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Producer, Actor, Music department

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

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