Stars of the music world united on Monday to bid a poignant final farewell to music legend Clive Davis. Davis died Monday, June 22 at the age of 94 after a glittering decades-long run in the industry, during which he signed artists ranging from Janis Joplin to Bruce Springsteen and shepherded Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow to fame.Celebrities including Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder, Adrien Brody, Gayle King, along with former house speaker Nancy Pelosi were among the mourners at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan.Davis is survived by four children – Fred, Lauren, Mitchell, and Doug – and eight grandchildren in addition to longtime partner Greg Schriefer.The music executive – who famously came out as bisexual in 2013 – had been in a relationship with real estate agent Schriefer for over two decades.Davis’s family released a statement to Daily Mail which read: ‘To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. Stars of the music world united on Monday to bid a poignant final farewell to music legend Clive Davis – seen October 2023 Barry Manilow was among the mourners at the service’He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.’To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved.’The family concluded their statement by making sure that he was not just remembered for his career in music, but also as a beloved figure in his personal life.They wrote: ‘Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive’s greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness. ‘We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives.Just last month, he was hospitalized in his home state for an upper respiratory infection and was discharged days later.Davis was a titan of the music industry as he also helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, among many others.He was the former president of Columbia Records and was the chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment. Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman arrive at the funeral service Gayle King arrived at synagogue to pay her respects Dionne Warwick was in attendance at the service The music icon was among those remembering the late Davis Stevie Wonder joined a long line of stars at the event Wonder was among the many musicians arriving to the synagogue Former house speaker Nancy Pelosi was among the mourners at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan Jennifer Hudson was in attendance Davis’ casket was carried out by pallbearers Clive’s casket was carried out of the synagogue by pallbearers His last public appearance was in the Big Apple as he was in attendance at The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2026 on May 19.It was there where he was seated next to one of his protégés Keys, 45, at the charity gala.In 2013, he revealed for the first time that he was bisexual in his autobiography The Soundtrack Of My Live.As he had been married to women twice before, his two more recent partners were male.He wrote in his book: ‘I enjoyed my time with all of them and honestly felt I had no strong sexual preference.’Clive separated from his second wife in 1985 after a period of ‘soul searching and self-analysis’ and says that he went on to have simultaneous relationships with two women and a man. A somber Bruce Springsteen arrived to pay his respects to the man who signed him Kenny G arrived with an instrument case in hand Alicia Keys, whose career was shaped by Davis, attended Musical artist Ja Rule arrived to pay his respects Denise Rich was among the attendees The guest list included Hoda Kotb Singer Rob Thomas, who called Davis a ‘friend and mentor’ in an Instagram tribute, arrived to the ceremonyThen in 1990 he entered into a ‘monogamous relationship’ with an unnamed male doctor.That relationship ended in 2004, but Davis says he has been in a relationship with Schriefer ever since.Davis was born in April 1932 in Brooklyn and studied political science at New York University College of Arts & Science. He later graduated from Harvard Law School in 1956.And then in 60s, he became General Counsel of Columbia Records before being appointed as Vice President and General Manager in 1966.The following year, Davis reached a major milestone when he became President of Columbia Records, where he pursued his interest in rock and folk music.He attended the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 and signed Janis Joplin’s band called Big Brother and The Holding Company.Other artists that he eventually signed included Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Santana, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith as well as Earth, Wind and Fire.Davis was notably inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2000 as a non-performer. Pat Houston, Whitney Houston’s sister-in-law and manager, headed to the ceremony Guitarist Lenny Kaye was a guest at the ceremony The guest list included LL Cool J Kelly D was seen at the services Comedian Jeff Ross attended the ceremony During a past discussion with The Talks, Davis recalled attending the festival in Monterey and its impact.’In the months thereafter I signed Blood, Sweat & Tears, and built my roster at Columbia quietly until I launched it in a really important way.’He added, ‘Watching Janis that day, I realized that I’ve got to move on my instinct, my intuition. Every artist that I’ve signed since has had an impact.’Davis also helped in the successful careers of Simon & Garfunkel, Andy Williams and Barbra Streisand.He had also hired recording artist Tony Orlando who later became vice-president of Columbia/CBS Music. In 1969, Orlando notably signed Barry Manilow.Davis left Columbia and went on to launch Arista Records in 1974.The label, which is now owned by Sony Music Entertainment, helped kickstart the careers of other music artists such as Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Aretha Franklin, The Grateful Dead, Eurythmics, and Dionne Warwick. Adrien Brody and his partner Georgina Chapman were among the attendees The influential record executive is pictured with Usher (left) and Whitney Houston in Beverly Hills back in October 2006 His last public appearance was in the Big Apple as he was in attendance at The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2026 on May 19; seen above with Alicia Keys on May 19 Davis was born in April 1932 in Brooklyn and studied political science at New York University College of Arts & Science. He later graduated from Harvard Law School in 1956 Davis is survived by four children – Fred, Lauren, Mitchell, and Doug – and eight grandchildren in addition to longtime partner Greg Schriefer (pictured together in April 2025)Under Arista, he also signed Alicia Keys, Westlife, Kenny G, Air Supply and Bay City Rollers.Davis also launched LaFace Records in 1989 with LA Reid and Babyface.Music artists that were signed to the label included TLC, Usher, Pink and also Toni Braxton.Five years later, the record executive also founded Bad Boy Records with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs which acquired performers including Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans and Mase.In 2000, he left Arista to form J Records which had an artist roster that included Annie Lennox, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Jamie Foxx, Maroon 5, Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, Rod Stewart and Pearl Jam.Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) bought a majority stake in J Records in 2002 before the label started working under RCA Music group. It dissolved into RCA Records in 2011. In 2013, he revealed for the first time that he was bisexual in his autobiography The Soundtrack Of My Live (he is pictured with George Clooney and partner Schriefer in November 2025) Davis was a titan of the music industry who helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin , Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, among many others (he is seen with Rod Stewart in New York back in December 2003) Davis was notably inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2000 as a non-performer; pictured 2013RCA Records is owned by Sony Music Entertainment, which Davis is currently the chief creative officer of.Over the years, the music mogul has garnered four Grammy wins as a producer, including Album of The Year for The Bodyguard by Whitney Houston.’Music is a necessary ingredient in people’s lives,’ Davis said during his discussion with The Talks.’No matter what revolution is occurring in technology, it has to understand that music will not be obsoleted.’He added, ‘People need music, and they’ve needed it for many years in many different ways; whether you go back to church traditions or other traditions in life, whether it’s pop or soul or rock or jazz…’It’s a very, very natural basic ingredient that’s essential to the full enjoyment of life.’Back in 2021, Davis was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy which had caused him to postpone his annual Pre-Grammy Gala.It is ‘a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face,’ per Mayo Clinic.At the time, a rep for Davis told Variety that the star was in ‘good spirits’ amid the diagnosis.The star also told Variety earlier this year that he liked to stay up-to-date with new music that comes out.’First of all, I enjoy it. Secondly, I like feeling informed, so that when I meet the new artists or we spend time together, they’re not talking to yesterday’s maven, so to speak.’