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Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 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 “it wa...
Key takeaway ” Barry Manilow said music wasn't just business to Davis “it wa...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The passing of Clive Davis has sent ripples through the music industry, with local fans and artists in San Antonio likely feeling the impact of his legacy. As a city with a thriving music scene, San Antonio has been home to numerous artists who have been influenced by the legends Davis helped launch or resurrect. The Alamo City's own music festivals and venues, which showcase a diverse range of genres, owe a debt to Davis's vision and dedication to championing artists. With Davis's influence extending to artists like Carlos Santana, who has likely performed in San Antonio, his legacy will continue to be felt in the city's music scene. As the city's music community mourns the loss of Davis, they will also be celebrating his enduring impact on the industry and the many artists he helped bring to the forefront.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 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 “it wa...
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