Arista Records
Arista Records is an American record label founded by Clive Davis in 1974 and owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Known for legendary artists like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Patti Smith, the label was deactivated in 2011 but relaunched in 2018 under David Massey's leadership.
Sources
Wikipedia, Arista Records official website, Sony Music Entertainment
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
Arista Records
Arista Records is an American record label founded by Clive Davis in 1974 and owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Known for legendary artists like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Patti Smith, the label was deactivated in 2011 but relaunched in 2018 under David Massey's leadership.
Sources
Wikipedia, Arista Records official website, Sony Music Entertainment
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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