Historical Timeline
Tracing the Journey of a Music Legend
Explore the key milestones that have defined Clive Davis’s remarkable life and career. This timeline provides a chronological view of the pivotal moments, achievements, and decisions that have cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in music history.
What You'll Discover
- Key dates that mark significant events in Clive’s life and career.
- Insights into the creation of legendary albums, the founding of iconic labels, and his enduring impact on the music industry.
- Fascinating facts at the end of each section, offering deeper context and highlights.
This historical timeline breaks Clive Davis’s extraordinary journey into chapters, giving you a comprehensive view of his enduring contributions to music and culture. Immerse yourself in the story of a visionary who redefined what it means to be a leader in the music industry.
- Barry Manilow
- Pre-Grammy Gala
- Growing Up
- College
- Becoming Head of Columbia Records
- Running Columbia
- A&R
- Monterey Pop Festival
- Developing A&R
- Janis Joplin
- Simon and Garfunkel
- Bob Dylan
- Career Choice
- Transformation in a Changing Musical Era
- Talent Raids
- The End of One Fantasy
- Exploring New Opportunities
- Arista
- Creating A New Label
- Lou Reed and Patti Smith
- Arista Rock Legacy
- Grateful Dead
- Gil Scott-Heron and Ghostbusters
- Broadway
- Dionne Warwick
- Aretha Franklin
- Eurythmics and Metal
- Whitney Houston
- Classics: Air Supply and Kenny G
- Milli Vanilli
- Country Music
- La Face
- Bad Boy Records
- 90s
- Santana
- Legacy Reimagined
- Alicia Keys
- J Records
- Rod Stewart
- RCA Renaissance
- American Idol
- American Idol Part 2
- Acceptance