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Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, died on Monday at his home in New York City. He was 94.

Clive Davis, Music Executive Who Signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, Dead at 94 Clive Davis, the Arista Records founder who helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Aretha Franklin, has died at age 94.

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Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have guided us with strength, wisdom, patience, and love.

Whether they are with us today or cherished in our memories, fathers leave a lasting impact on our lives through the lessons they teach, the values they share, and the love they give.

From all of us, we wish every father a very Happy Father’s Day and extend our heartfelt remembrance to those honoring a father who is no longer here.

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙