Clive Davis, the music executive who shaped the careers of some of popular music's greatest artists, has died at ninety-four. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Davis had an extraordinary ability to recognize and nurture talent. He signed Janis Joplin early in his career, made Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston household names, and helped propel Carlos Santana and Aretha Franklin to newfound prominence. Over more than six decades, Davis was instrumental in shaping the landscape of modern music.

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