Clive Davis' extraordinary musical ear led to "one success after another," biographer says

ONP Summary

Clive Davis, a dominant record executive and talent mentor, died Monday at 94 after guiding the careers of major artists across rock, soul, pop, and other genres throughout a career spanning more than five decades. His work facilitated the entrance of diverse musical styles into mainstream American culture. Musicians and colleagues remembered him for treating emerging talent and established stars with equal respect and generosity.