{"id":282003,"date":"2026-06-30T05:39:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/282003\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T05:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:39:34","slug":"clive-davis-funeral-music-world-gathers-in-manhattan-to-say-goodbye-to-industry-legend-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/282003\/","title":{"rendered":"Clive Davis funeral: Music world gathers in Manhattan to say goodbye to industry legend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brief<\/p>\n

A high-profile, private funeral service is taking place in Manhattan on Monday for legendary music executive Clive Davis. The event will be live-streamed for the public.<\/p>\n

Several iconic artists whose careers Davis helped build, including Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson, are expected to attend and perform.<\/p>\n

Remembered as “The Man with the Golden Ears,” Davis is being celebrated for a monumental six-decade career.<\/p>\n

NEW YORK CITY – Manhattan is preparing for a star-studded and emotional morning as the music industry gathers to pay their final respects to legendary executive Clive Davis.<\/p>\n

The private funeral service is set to take place Monday on the East Side, celebrating the life and legacy of “Davis, who passed away last week<\/a> at the age of 94 at his Manhattan home from an age-related illness.<\/p>\n

What we know<\/p>\n

The body of Clive Davis arrived at Central Synagogue just after 6 a.m. Monday morning. In anticipation of the massive turnout of music executives, celebrities, family, and friends, the NYPD is already onsite with barricades in place.<\/p>\n

New Yorkers should expect a number of street closures on the East Side throughout the morning as hundreds arrive to attend the service.<\/p>\n

For fans wishing to pay their respects from afar, the 10 a.m. memorial will be made available to the public online through a livestream.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Star-studded tribute<\/p>\n

Dig deeper<\/p>\n

According to reports, several iconic artists whose careers Davis helped build will not only be in attendance but are also expected to participate and perform during the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Expected attendees and performers include Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, Dionne Warwick and Kenny G.<\/p>\n

Remembering ‘The Man with the Golden Ears’<\/p>\n

The backstory<\/p>\n

Clive Davis was arguably one of the most influential figures in modern music history. Over a career spanning more than six decades, his remarkable ear for talent earned him five Grammy Awards and transformed the entire industry.<\/p>\n

While deeply associated with Pop, Rock, R&B, and Country, Davis also left a lasting mark on Hip Hop. He was instrumental in sparking the commercial explosion of iconic acts like Outkast, Usher and The Notorious B.I.G. Monday’s gathering is not just a mourning of his passing, but a celebration of a six-decade legacy that provided the soundtrack to millions of lives.<\/p>\n

The Source<\/p>\n

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