Portrait of Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Feb 25 1931
Birthplace: Climax, North Carolina, USA

Death: Sat, Aug 12 2023
Clarence Avant is 92 years old
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Poster of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Clarence Avant was
90 in 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 20 2021
Poster of The Black Godfather
The Black Godfather
Clarence Avant was
88 in The Black Godfather
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of Searching for Sugar Man
Searching for Sugar Man
Clarence Avant was
81 in Searching for Sugar Man
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Still Bill
Still Bill
Clarence Avant was
78 in Still Bill
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 27 2010
Poster of Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Clarence Avant was
59 in Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Clarence Avant was
54 in The Color Purple
as 'African Musician'.
Wed, Dec 18 1985

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