Clive Davis funeral draws stars to honor music legend
June 29, 2026Updated June 30, 2026, 11:22 a.m. ET

Music legends and industry leaders came together for Clive Davis' funeral to honor his lasting impact on the business.
Emma Rose Milligan, For USA TODAYExterior view outside Central Synagogue in New York where the Clive Davis funeral is held on June 29, 2026.
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Detail of the front cover for the services of Clive DavisÕ funeral, held at Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Detail of a button with a design of Clive Davis worn by security, PR, and attendees of the funeral.
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Adrian Brody and Georgina Chapman arrive.
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Doug Davis, youngest son of Clive Davis, greets friends and family outside Central Synagogue, the venue for his fatherÕs funeral.
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Barry Manilow arrives for the funeral of Clive Davis at Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Ja Rule and Aisha Atkins arrive.
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Jennifer Hudson attends the funeral of Clive Davis on June 29, 2026, in New York City.
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DJ Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys attend the funeral of Clive Davis.
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Nancy Pelosi arrives for the funeral of Clive Davis.
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Hoda Kotb attends the funeral of Clive Davis.
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Kelly Day attends the funeral of Clive Davis.
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Rob Thomas attends the funeral of Clive Davis.
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Greg Schriefer, Clive DavisÕ partner, arrives to the funeral at Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan with their dog Charlie in tow.
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Kenny G arrives for the funeral of Clive Davis at Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Paul Shaffer arrives for the funeral of Clive Davis at Central Synagogue.
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Simone Smith arrives for the funeral.
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Pallbearers carry the casket outside from Central Synagogue to the hearse waiting on Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Pallbearers carry the casket outside from Central Synagogue to the hearse waiting on Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Pallbearers prepare to insert the casket into the hearse waiting on Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Bruce Springsteen exits Central Synagogue after the Clive Davis funeral in Midtown Manhattan.
Emma Rose Milligan, For USA TODAYTomeeka R. Morris, left, and Stevie Wonder, right, exit Central Synagogue after the Clive Davis funeral in Midtown Manhattan on June 29, 2026.
Emma Rose Milligan-USA TODAYDionne Warwick exits Central Synagogue after the Clive Davis funeral in Midtown Manhattan on June 29, 2026.
Emma Rose Milligan-USA TODAYGayle King exits Central Synagogue after the Clive Davis funeral in Midtown Manhattan.
Emma Rose Milligan-USA TODAYGeorgina Chapman, left, and Adrian Brody, right, exit Central Synagogue after the Clive Davis funeral in Midtown Manhattan on June 29, 2026.
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