Clive Davis marked the 50th anniversary of his renowned pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills, hosting a star-studded event that featured Barry Manilow's performance. The gala, initially a celebration of Manilow's first Grammy nomination, has evolved into a major industry gathering. In response to recent wildfires in Los Angeles, Davis transformed this year's celebration into a fundraiser for MusiCares, encouraging guests to contribute to aid music professionals affected by the disaster. The night included performances from notable artists, showcasing the gala's enduring legacy in the music industry.
Held at the Beverly Hilton ahead of Sunday's 67th Grammys ceremony, Davis' invite-only party drew a characteristically high-wattage crowd - guests included Jennifer Lopez, Gladys Knight, Alicia Keys, Berry Gordy, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds.
In the wake of last month's devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Davis said he'd remade Saturday's gala as a fundraiser for MusiCares, the Recording Academy's philanthropic arm.
The night's entertainment opened with a rock 'n' roll supergroup - brothers Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes, Metallica's Robert Trujillo, producer Andrew Watt and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
"Can you believe Clive looked like that?" Manilow asked the crowd of the debonair record executive who helped shepherd him to stardom.
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