Clarence Avant
Acting·February 25, 1931·† August 12, 2023 — 92 years old·Climax, North Carolina, USA
Legendary behind-the-scenes music figure. Founded Sussex Records in 1969 with artists on their roster that included Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, Gallery, and Rodriguez before folding in 1975.
Known For
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20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelf2019The Black GodfatherSelf2012Searching for Sugar ManSelf2010Still BillSelf1990Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy JonesSelf1990New AttitudeTVProducer1990Stalingrad: Film 1Producer1985The Color PurpleAfrican Musician1973Save the ChildrenExecutive Producer