Ode to Clive Davis: The Titan of Music

At the age of 94, Clive Davis, the legendary producer and head of music labels, who received four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, passed away. Davis' family expressed deep respect for his memory, noting that he was not only an outstanding figure who changed the musical landscape, but also a man of dignity, generosity and kindness.

Having started his career at Columbia Records in the 1960s, Davis, over the years leading Arista, J Records, RCA Music Group, BMG North America and Sony Music Entertainment, has opened the way to fame for a host of artists, from Donovan and Janis Joplin to Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith (and even recorded a song about meeting his protégé) and Patti Smith. His influence extended to modern music: he led to the success of Alicia Keys and led the career of Whitney Houston, whose vivid image embodied Stanley Tucci in the biopic Whitney Houston. Dance with me.