Arista

Arista Records was founded in 1975 by Clive Davis, and named after his secondary school honor society.

Is called Bell Records until 1975. Acquired by Ariola Records at the end of the seventies and is now part of the BMG group.

Starts a joint-venture with LaFace Records, starts a joint-venture with Sean "P. Diddy" Combs: Bad Boy Records.
Acquired Northwestside Records, Deconstruction Records, First Avenue Records, Dedicated Records in the UK. Distributes Heavenly Records. Acquires LaFace Records in 1999.

This label has one of the most diverse lineups in the record industry. It has been home to Barry Manilow, Whitney Houston, The Grateful Dead, Sarah McLachlan, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, Annie Lennox, Puffy Combs, Kenny G, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton and Patti Smith. Current stars include TLC, Dido, Avril Lavigne and Pink.

Since 19xx, it has been run by Antonio "LA" Reid.

See also

List of record labels