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Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway His impact is being acknowledged by various musicians, including Carlos Santana, who described him as a visionary.
Music industry figures are paying tribute to Clive Davis, a highly influential figure in the industry. Davis played a significant role in launching or revitalizing the careers of numerous notable artists. His impact is being acknowledged by various musicians, including Carlos Santana, who described him as a visionary.
Barry Manilow also shared his thoughts on Davis, highlighting the personal aspect of his approach to the music business. Further details on the reactions from music artists, including Barry Manilow and Carlos Santana, can be found through NBC Los Angeles , which is covering the story and the outpouring of tributes to Clive Davis.
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Category: business Published: June 22, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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