Legendary Music Mogul Clive Davis Hospitalized
Clive Davis was hospitalized in New York City on Friday, May 29, TMZ reports.
A spokesperson for the music mogul told the outlet that he was suffering from "an upper respiratory infection and out of an abundance of caution, he was admitted to the hospital." The spokesperson added that he is expected to be released in 24 hours.
The 94-year-old record producer's hospitalization comes just a week after he was seen attending the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction in New York City.
Davis' contributions to the music industry are vast; he has won five Grammy Awards during his career. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer in 2000. Davis headed several different labels, beginning with being named president of CBS Records in 1967. That's when he went to a festival and saw Janis Joplin perform, going on to sign her band. He also signed Carlos Santana's band in 1968, along with bringing Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, and Billy Joel to Columbia.
In 1973, his time at CBS Records came to an end as he was fired, and from there, he went on to take over Arista Records. There, he signed Patti Smith, the Kinks, and the Grateful Dead. He also worked closely with Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick, signing Franklin to Arista Records after her contract with Atlantic Records ended. But that's not all, as he went on to sign Whitney Houston in 1983.
In 2000, he left Arista Records and started a new label, J Records. There he signed and mentored numerous stars including Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, and Kelly Clarkson.
Davis is also infamous for his Grammy parties, with the music mogul telling Billboard in January that they are the highlight of his year.
"Well, it's exciting because it's as star-filled as ever, if not more," he added. "But it's the emotion of people looking forward to it that keeps me on my toes."
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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM.