On the eve of his annual Pre-Grammy Gala, Clive Davis is still working. Sitting at a table inside his bungalow at The Beverly Hills Hotel, his faithful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Charlie snoring near his feet,

The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Event, a wildfire-relief benefit this year, featured sets from Post Malone, Joni Mitchell, Doechii, Shaboozey and more.

Fifty years ago, the music mogul Clive Davis threw a party to celebrate the release of Arista Records’ first Grammy record of the year nominee: Barry Manilow’s “Mandy.” Stevie Wonder showed up. So did John Denver and Elton John.