Clive Davis, a music industry icon who launched or revived the careers of stars including Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys.. and Whitney Houston.. just to name a few.. has died at the age of 94. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill reports from New York on the record producer's life and legacy.

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Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94. Davis launched or resurrected the careers of countless superstars, including Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. Unlike other record moguls whose influence waned as they got older, his might only seemed to grow over the decades in a career that spanned multiple genres and labels. Davis also signed up Billy Joel, Blood Sweat & Tears, Patti Smith, the Grateful Dead and “American Idol” winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.