Clive Davis
Clive Davis
Clive Jay Davisis an American record producer, A&R executive and music industry executive. He has won five Grammy Awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer...
ProfessionMusic Producer
Date of Birth4 April 1932
CityBrooklyn, NY
genius sparks energy
It is only occasional that talent becomes genius - radiating sparks, brilliance, energy, and charismatic magnetism... such a talent was Janis Joplin.
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I would say, from an all-around point of view, Bruce Springsteen is one of the two great poet lords of America, Bob Dylan, coming out of the music world, the two of them.
careers long age
The story of Rod Stewart, the story of Carlos Santana is so inspiring to young musicians because it shows in this trendy business how long a career can last. It shows how you can soar back, regardless of age.
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The subject of bisexuality really needs much more discussion. Its a status that does exist.
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The adage that you are either gay or straight or you are lying. Well, that's not true. Bisexuality does exist
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This group came on stage, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and this whirling dervish, this electrifying white soul singer was so riveting. And I'm seeing this and I said, 'My God, this is a musical revolution.'
stars makeup artist
You look for stars. You look for the makeup of artists who can have long lasting careers and who could be headliners.
opportunity ifs seize-the-opportunity
You've got to seize the opportunity if it is presented to you.
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For him to do the great songs of the '50s and for the public to respond in that way, it's just phenomenal. The stores have just been running out of it.
band historic opportunity possesses special work
It's a very special opportunity for us to work with a band that possesses such an historic legacy.