Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others
Music industry legend Clive Davis is honored at a funeral attended by icons including Bruce Springsteen and Dionne Warwick.
📍 The outcome
Clive Davis was laid to rest in a New York City funeral service attended by numerous music stars, including Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson. The ceremony featured emotional tributes and performances, with Hudson singing Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" in honor of Davis, who had mentored many of the attendees. The story quieted after the funeral, with no further updates on Davis's legacy or future plans.
Epilogue added 49d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
The music industry has gathered to honor the life and legacy of star-maker Clive Davis. The funeral service featured tributes from various music stars and was broadcast for public viewing.
Coverage from AP News, PBS, USA Today, and ABC News emphasizes the presence of high-profile attendees such as Bruce Springsteen and Dionne Warwick. Yahoo reports that Alicia Keys delivered a tearful remembrance, stating that Davis changed her life.
Attention remains on the funeral proceedings and the public broadcasts of the ceremony as the industry remembers the music legend.
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Questions people are asking
Who were some of the notable attendees at Clive Davis' funeral?
Attendees included Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, and Alicia Keys.
What did Alicia Keys say during the service?
Alicia Keys tearfully remembered how Clive Davis changed her life, telling him, 'Thank you for the music.'
How can people view the funeral?
ABC News indicated that information on how to watch the honors for Clive Davis is available.
Who reported it (16)
- Clive Davis Laid to Rest in Star-Studded N.Y.C. Funeral as His Musical Protégés Tearfully Pay Tribute People.com · 51d 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 · 51d ago
- Alicia Keys honors Clive Davis at funeral service: 'Thank you for seeing me fully' Yahoo · 52d ago
- Celebrities mentored by Clive Davis spotted at emotional funeral ceremony Yahoo · 52d ago
- Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94 AP News · 52d ago broke it first
- Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala Was the Last Great Music-Industry Party Rolling Stone · 52d ago
- Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson Pay Tribute at Clive Davis Funeral Variety · 52d ago
- Jennifer Hudson Gives Emotional Performance of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ at Clive Davis’ Funeral Yahoo · 52d ago
- Alicia Keys Honors Clive Davis at Funeral: “You Didn’t Just Sign an Artist. You Recognized the Soul” Yahoo · 52d ago
- Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Alicia Keys Give Emotional Tributes at Clive Davis’ Funeral: ” I Lost a Piece of My Heart” The Hollywood Reporter · 52d ago
- Jennifer Hudson Gives Emotional Performance of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ at Clive Davis’ Funeral Billboard · 52d ago
- Clive Davis funeral draws stars to honor music legend USA Today · 52d ago
- Star-maker Clive Davis to be honored at funeral. Here's how to watch ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 52d ago
- Alicia Keys Tearfully Remembers at Clive Davis’ Funeral How He Changed Her Life: ‘Thank You for the Music’ Yahoo · 52d ago
- WATCH: Music industry legend Clive Davis remembered in funeral with Springsteen, Dionne Warwick PBS · 52d ago
- Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others AP News · 52d ago broke it first
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