Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others
Music industry figures and high-profile artists gathered today to honor the life and career of late star-maker Clive Davis.
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The brief
Industry professionals and musicians attended a funeral service to memorialize Clive Davis. The event served as a public recognition of his long career as an influential music executive.
Coverage from USA Today, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, PBS, and ABC News highlights specific tributes shared during the service. Reports feature Bruce Springsteen’s eulogy and a musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.
Dionne Warwick was also noted as being in attendance. Future reports may provide further details regarding the full guest list or additional remarks made during the service, as coverage currently focuses on these primary tributes.
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Quick answers
Who performed at the funeral?
Jennifer Hudson performed Whitney Houston’s 'I Will Always Love You'.
What was the nature of Bruce Springsteen’s contribution?
Bruce Springsteen delivered a eulogy in which he referenced Clive Davis' role in the music industry.
Which outlets are covering the event?
USA Today, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, PBS, and ABC News have reported on the funeral.
Coverage (14)
- Clive Davis funeral USA Today · 138d ago
- Erica Campbell and Le’Andria Johnson Honor Richard Smallwood, Clive Davis at 2026 BET Awards Yahoo · 138d ago
- #TSRAngelz: On Monday, some of music’s biggest stars gathered in New York City as they honored late music mogul #CliveDavis at his funeral service. As previously reported, Davis passed away last week at the age of 94. (SWIPE)—(📸: @gettyimages) ✍🏾: # instagram.com · 138d ago
- Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others AP News · 139d ago
- Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson Pay Tribute at Clive Davis Funeral Variety · 139d ago
- Clive Davis funeral: Music world gathers in Manhattan to say goodbye to industry legend KTVU · 139d ago
- Clive Davis funeral draws stars to honor music legend USA Today · 139d ago
- Jennifer Hudson Gives Emotional Performance of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ at Clive Davis’ Funeral Yahoo · 139d ago
- Bruce Springsteen Says Clive Davis Was ‘Born to Run… Everything’ in Funeral Eulogy Rolling Stone · 139d ago
- WATCH: Music industry legend Clive Davis remembered in funeral with Springsteen, Dionne Warwick PBS · 139d ago
- Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 139d ago
- Jennifer Hudson Gives Emotional Performance of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ at Clive Davis’ Funeral Billboard · 139d ago
- Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala Was the Last Great Music-Industry Party Rolling Stone · 139d ago
- Grammy winner slams Clive Davis after his death Yahoo · 139d ago
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