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How Clive Davis became a titan of the music industry

29m 07s

On June 8, 2009, Clive Davis sat down with director Susan Lacy to talk about his start in the music industry, how he ushered Columbia Records into the contemporary era, and the wide-ranging group of artists he signed and worked with. Interview conducted by Susan Lacy for "Inventing David Geffen" (2012).

Aired: 07/15/26
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