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Which record label was founded by Clive Davis in 1966?

Description: Clive Davis is an American record executive and producer who founded Arista Records in 1974. He also served as the president of Columbia Records from 1967 to 1973. This quiz will test your knowledge about the record label founded by Clive Davis in 1966.
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Which record label was founded by Clive Davis in 1966?

  1. Arista Records

  2. Columbia Records

  3. RCA Records

  4. Motown Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clive Davis founded Arista Records in 1966 after leaving Columbia Records.

What was the first album released by Arista Records?

  1. Barry Manilow - Barry Manilow

  2. Aretha Franklin - Aretha Now

  3. The Kinks - Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

  4. Carly Simon - No Secrets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first album released by Arista Records was Barry Manilow's self-titled debut album.

Which artist had the most successful album on Arista Records?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Aretha Franklin

  3. Barry Manilow

  4. The Kinks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitney Houston's album 'Whitney' was the most successful album on Arista Records, selling over 25 million copies worldwide.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1979?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. Neil Young

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen was the first major artist to sign with Arista Records in 1979.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1983?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Dionne Warwick

  3. Luther Vandross

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, and Luther Vandross were all signed to Arista Records in 1983.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1984?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Chaka Khan

  3. Patti LaBelle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Patti LaBelle were all signed to Arista Records in 1984.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1985?

  1. Sade

  2. Eurythmics

  3. Simple Minds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sade, Eurythmics, and Simple Minds were all signed to Arista Records in 1985.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1986?

  1. Kenny G

  2. Anita Baker

  3. Natalie Cole

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kenny G, Anita Baker, and Natalie Cole were all signed to Arista Records in 1986.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1987?

  1. Sarah McLachlan

  2. Tracy Chapman

  3. Indigo Girls

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sarah McLachlan, Tracy Chapman, and Indigo Girls were all signed to Arista Records in 1987.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1988?

  1. Toni Braxton

  2. Boyz II Men

  3. TLC

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, and TLC were all signed to Arista Records in 1988.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1989?

  1. Sean Combs

  2. Mary J. Blige

  3. Jodeci

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sean Combs, Mary J. Blige, and Jodeci were all signed to Arista Records in 1989.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1990?

  1. Monica

  2. Brandy

  3. Aaliyah

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monica, Brandy, and Aaliyah were all signed to Arista Records in 1990.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1991?

  1. Usher

  2. Alicia Keys

  3. Christina Aguilera

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Usher was the only artist signed to Arista Records in 1991.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1992?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Aretha Franklin

  3. Barry Manilow

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitney Houston was the only artist signed to Arista Records in 1992.

Which artist was signed to Arista Records in 1993?

  1. Toni Braxton

  2. Boyz II Men

  3. TLC

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, and TLC were all signed to Arista Records in 1993.

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