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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
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the life and legacy of Clive Davis are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including reactions from other musicians who were impacted by his work, such as Patti Smith.
Music industry legend Clive Davis has passed away, prompting an outpouring of grief from notable artists. Davis was a highly influential figure in the music industry, credited with launching or revitalizing the careers of numerous prominent musicians. Artists such as Barry Manilow and Carlos Santana have expressed their condolences, with Santana describing Davis as "a visionary".
Manilow also shared his thoughts on Davis, highlighting the personal aspect of his approach to the music business. Further details on the life and legacy of Clive Davis are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including reactions from other musicians who were impacted by his work, such as Patti Smith.
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Category: business Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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