Clive Davis’ funeral will be held as a private ceremony for friends and family in New York on Monday morning, a source says hollywood Reporter, The ceremony will be attended by many of the biggest stars he has worked with during his six-decade career.
The source says Bruce Springsteen, Kenny G, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys will all perform at the concert, though they did not provide any further details.
Davis, one of the most influential figures in the history of the music industry, died on Monday at the age of 94 after suffering from an age-related illness. He is survived by his children, Fred, Lauren, Mitch and Doug. his grandchildren, Austin, Charlie, Matthew, Hayley, Harper, Sloan, Billy and Cody; Two grandchildren. Cousin Joe; and partner Greg Shriver.
His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry, with dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paying tribute to the iconic record executive. Davis had one of the most illustrious careers in music, starting out as a lawyer before being named president of Columbia Records. He later founded Arista Records, where he signed the likes of Manilow, Warwick, Carly Simon, the Grateful Dead and, most notably, Whitney Houston. By 2000, he founded J Records, where he signed acts such as Keys and Rod Stewart.
Beyond the running brands, Davis has also long been associated with his lavish parties the night before the Grammys, where all the established stars and emerging stars take to the stage in front of a crowd of industry players and celebrities.
Springsteen said on social media this week that Davis “changed my life when he signed me to Columbia Records,” while Patti Smith thanked Davis “for transforming music and, on a very personal note, for believing in me and sponsoring my efforts and a half-century of your love and support.”
In an interview with thr, “We have lost the greatest musical man of all time,” said songwriter Diane Warren.
