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Clive Davis

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Entrepreneur

The Resume

    (April 4, 1934- )
    Owner and founder of Arista Records

Why he might be annoying:

    The artist that launched his recorded label (Arista) was Barry Manilow singing 'Mandy' (1975).
    BMG figured he was out of touch with music (2000).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He discovered Janis Joplin and Bruce Springsteen.
    He is considered one of the greatest producers in music.
    He is integral in record selections for artists.
    BMG tried to take over the control of Arista from him, and it upset both him and Arista's artists.
    He decided to stay with BMG and set up a $180 million joint venture to start J Records.
    Artists claim that he is honest and honorable.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 37 Votes: 37.84% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 43 Votes: 51.16% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 77.27% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 79 Votes: 74.68% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 135 Votes: 62.22% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 208 Votes: 60.58% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 290 Votes: 53.45% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 610 Votes: 54.26% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1761 Votes: 60.59% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 3778 Votes: 50.50% Annoying