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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 Further details on Davis' life and legacy are available from NBC Bay Area, including reactions from other artists such as Barry Manilow and Patti Smith, who also mourned his passing.
Music industry legend Clive Davis has passed away, prompting an outpouring of grief from local artists. Carlos Santana, a Bay Area native, remembered Davis as a visionary. Davis was a key figure in the music industry, credited with launching or revitalizing the careers of numerous notable artists.
His impact was felt by many, including Whitney Houston. Further details on Davis' life and legacy are available from NBC Bay Area, including reactions from other artists such as Barry Manilow and Patti Smith, who also mourned his passing.
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Category: business Published: June 22, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Music industry legend Clive Davis has passed away, prompting an outpouring of grief from local artists. Carlos Santana, a Bay Area native, remembered Davis as a visionary. Davis was a key figure in…
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