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Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.
Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just business to Davis, “...
Key takeaway ” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just business to Davis, “it was family.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The passing of Clive Davis is being felt across the music industry, with local fans in Trophy Club and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area likely to remember his impact on the careers of legendary artists. As a community with a strong appreciation for the arts, Trophy Club residents may be interested to know that Davis's legacy extends beyond the individual artists he worked with, to the way he helped shape the music landscape as a whole. His influence can be seen in the many concerts and music festivals that take place in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which often feature artists who were discovered or mentored by Davis. As the local music scene continues to evolve, it will be worth watching to see how Davis's legacy is honored and celebrated in the months and years to come, potentially through tribute concerts or other events that showcase the enduring power of his work.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.
Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just business to Davis, “...
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