Clive Davis

Clive Davis is an American record executive and producer who led major record labels and founded Arista Records and J Records.

Whitney Houston: Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress known for her powerful voice and best-selling recordings. Davis signed Houston to Arista and guided the development of her recording career.
Arista Records: Arista Records is an American record label founded by Clive Davis in 1974. Davis built Arista into the label most closely associated with his executive career.
Harvard Law School: Harvard Law School is a law school at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Davis graduated from Harvard Law School before entering the music business.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an institution that recognizes influential figures in rock and popular music. Davis was inducted in 2000 for his impact on the music industry.
Barry Manilow: Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter whose hits include “Mandy” and “Copacabana.” Davis signed Manilow to Bell Records, helping launch his mainstream career.
J Records: J Records was an American record label founded by Clive Davis in 2000. Davis launched J Records after leaving Arista and used it to sign new artists.
1967 Monterey Pop Festival: The 1967 Monterey Pop Festival was a major music festival in California featuring performers including Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Davis attended the festival and signed several performers after seeing them there.
Supernatural (Santana album): Supernatural is Santana’s 1999 album featuring collaborations with artists including Rob Thomas and Lauryn Hill. Davis helped shape this cross-generational hit album, which renewed Santana’s mainstream profile.
Janet Jackson: Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer known for influential pop and R&B albums. Davis signed Jackson to Arista in 1982, early in her recording career.
Columbia Records: Columbia Records is an American record label, one of the oldest continuously operating labels in the country. Davis became president of Columbia Records in 1967 and expanded its popular-music roster.

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