Clive Davis
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Clive Davis's impact on music is measured not just in sales but in the careers he built. He discovered and developed Whitney Houston, whose debut album became the best-selling debut by a female artist at the time. He signed Janis Joplin after one festival performance, launching a rock icon. He revitalized Aretha Franklin's career in the 1980s. His labels produced hundreds of platinum albums. He was the first non-performer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, a recognition of his unparalleled influence. His annual pre-Grammy gala became the most coveted invitation in the industry, a testament to his enduring clout.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction (Ahmet Ertegun Award)
Inducted as a non-performer for his contributions to the music industry.
Grammy Trustees Award
Awarded for significant contributions to the field of recording.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Honored for his achievements in the music industry.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognized for his contributions to music and education.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for his support of songwriters and the music industry.
Rankings & Lists
Billboard Power 100
Most Powerful People in Music
Magazine Covers
Time
1967-06-09
The Big New Sound of Rock
Rolling Stone
1974-08-15
Clive Davis: The Man Who Built Arista
Forbes
2002-03-18
The Record Man
Records & Feats
First non-performer to receive the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ahmet Ertegun Award
Davis was the first recipient of this award, established to honor industry professionals.
Discovered and developed the best-selling debut female artist of the 1980s
Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album sold over 25 million copies worldwide.