Clive Davis Dies

Clive Davis, the dominant record executive and producer who helped shape modern pop and rock music, died Monday at 94. His family and representatives said he died peacefully in Manhattan after age-related illness, following a recent hospitalization for respiratory issues. Over a decades-long career leading Columbia, Arista and other labels, Davis signed, discovered or revived artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Santana, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and Barry Manilow. A multiple Grammy winner and widely regarded industry kingmaker, he built a reputation for pairing commercial instincts with a broad ear for talent across genres.