Clarence Avant
February 25, 1931 (93 years old) in 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
Credits
- 2021 · 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- 2019 · The Black Godfather as Self
- 2012 · Searching for Sugar Man as Self
- 2010 · Still Bill as Self
- 1990 · Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones as Self
- 1985 · The Color Purple as African Musician