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 (7)
- Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson Pay Tribute at Clive Davis Funeral Variety · 3h ago
- Clive Davis funeral: Music world gathers in Manhattan to say goodbye to industry legend KTVU · 3h ago
- Clive Davis funeral draws stars to honor music legend USA Today · 3h ago
- Jennifer Hudson Gives Emotional Performance of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ at Clive Davis’ Funeral Yahoo · 3h ago
- Bruce Springsteen Says Clive Davis Was ‘Born to Run… Everything’ in Funeral Eulogy Rolling Stone · 3h ago
- WATCH: Music industry legend Clive Davis remembered in funeral with Springsteen, Dionne Warwick PBS · 3h ago
- Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3h ago
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