I never paid attention when the LP became the cassette and the cassette became the CD and now we're dealing, you know, with MP3s. It's okay. Clive Davis attentioncassettedeal Change image and share on social
I have total respect for the self-contained rock artist. Whether you're dealing with Jerry Garcia or Lou Reed or Patti Smith or a Whitney or an Aretha, they know what they want with their career. Clive Davis arethaartistcareer Change image and share on social
The story of Rod Stewart, the story of Carlos Santana is so inspiring to young musicians because it shows in this trendy business how long a career can last. It shows how you can soar back, regardless of age. Clive Davis agebackbusiness share on social
Having lost both my parents as a teenager, family is so important to me, and I cherish my time with my children and grandchildren. I have four children, and they all became lawyers - as I was myself before I got into music. Clive Davis cherishchildfamily share on social
My years with Aretha Franklin have been very special, as were the years making records with Dionne Warwick. Other highlights include working with Janis Joplin, who was the first artist I ever signed, as well as Patti Smith and Alicia Keys. Clive Davis aliciaarethaartist share on social
I am passionate about music and my work to the bottom of my very soul, but I also very much enjoy good clothes and some of the finer things in life. Rappers do, too, and perhaps it's one of the reasons I've been welcomed so warmly into their world. Clive Davis bottomclotheenjoy share on social
I had no idea that I was ever getting into music. I did not prepare for a music career, and here I've found, out of pure luck, that I did have, not only a talent and an ear, but a passion for music. And I have it to this day. Clive Davis careerdayear share on social
The adage that you're either gay or straight or you're lying, well, that's not true. Bisexuality does exist. Clive Davis adagebisexualityexist Change image and share on social
I encourage the study of music. And the immersion. 'Cause my life has been so enriched by being involved in music as I have. Clive Davis encourageenrichimmersion Change image and share on social
There's no way that music could ever go down the tubes. I can't imagine a civilization without music. When you realize today that music is such a part of people's lives. And will always be, really. Clive Davis civilizationimaginelive Change image and share on social
