In a special last-minute addition, Paul Shaffer — celebrated musician, bandleader, and longtime David Letterman collaborator — will make a guest appearance at the Gala to pay a musical tribute to his friend and industry icon Clive Davis
STAMFORD, CT, September 23, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Avon Theatre Film Center is proud to announce that legendary music executive Clive Davis will receive the 2025 Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday, October 14 at the Avon Theatre - Deborah & Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center in Stamford, Connecticut.
In a special last-minute addition, Paul Shaffer — celebrated musician, bandleader, and longtime David Letterman collaborator — will make a guest appearance at the Gala to pay a musical tribute to his friend and industry icon.
Clive Davis, a five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has influenced the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Santana, Alicia Keys, and many others. The evening will showcase a retrospective of his six-decade impact on music and film, featuring special performances and tributes.
Proceeds from the Gala benefit the Avon Theatre's nonprofit mission of independent film programming, education, and cultural outreach.
Tickets and Sponsorships are available now at avontheatre.org.
About Avon Theatre – Deborah & Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center:
The Avon Theatre - Deborah & Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center is a member-supported, nonprofit, independent cinema committed to showcasing a curated selection of independent, foreign, classic, and documentary films. Nestled in the heart of downtown Stamford, CT, the Avon has stood as a cultural beacon for almost 85 years, enriching the community through unforgettable experiences that promote dialogue and inspire an appreciation for the art of cinema. Through its special programming, educational initiatives, and community engagement efforts, the Avon strives to create a dynamic space where film enthusiasts of all ages can come together to explore, discover, and celebrate the magic of the silver screen.
About Clive Davis:
Clive Davis began his career at Columbia Records where he was appointed president in 1967 and signed such legendary rock artists as Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Billy Joel, Janis Joplin, Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Aerosmith and Chicago. In 1974, Davis co-founded Arista Records where he signed Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow and Patti Smith. and further developed the careers of Aretha Franklin, the Grateful Dead, the Kinks, and Dionne Warwick. His business ventures include forming LaFace Records in 1989 with Babyface and L.A. Reid. In 2000, J Records was born (in partnership with BMG) and emerged as a dominant force, producing the works of Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Busta Rhymes and Luther Vandross. Davis was then appointed chairman/CEO of BMG U.S. Label Group where he oversaw an expanded RCA Music Group, including J Records, RCA Records and Arista Records. After BMG and Sony Music merged, in 2008 Davis was appointed Chief Creative Officer, Sony Music Worldwide, where he continues to nurture and develop talent. In 2000, Davis received the Trustees Award from the Recording Academy and was recognized with the President's Merit Award at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons. As a humanitarian, Davis has made tireless efforts in the battle against AIDS, spearheading donations of millions of dollars for AIDS research. In 2002, the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music was created at his undergraduate alma mater, New York University. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School. His autobiography The Soundtrack Of My Life, published in 2013, has become the largest-selling book involving music in history and a New York Times bestseller. The Ridley Scott firm produced, and Chris Perkel directed, a documentary film on his life: Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives, which Apple TV, Apple Music and iTunes launched worldwide in 2017 and debuted at No. 1 on iTunes. The documentary has earned awards and accolades worldwide and made its premiere on Netflix in September 2019. In November 2022, Davis was also one of seven honorees of the National Portrait Gallery's Portrait of a Nation awards, and his portrait was painted by David Hockney. In April 2024, Davis and his illustrious music career were celebrated at Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. The star-studded evening featured memorable performances by music legends and contemporary stars including Dionne Warwick, Carlos Santana, Barry Manilow, Babyface, Busta Rhymes, Toni Braxton, John Mellencamp, Deborah Cox and more. In February 2025, Davis also celebrated another major career milestone moment with the 50th anniversary of his legendary star-stuffed annual Pre-Grammy Gala ahead of the Grammys. In June 2025, The Apollo Theater honored Clive Davis at the 2025 Spring Benefit with the Legacy Award and inducted him into their historic Walk of Fame.
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