Clarence Avant
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1931-02-25 · Climax, North Carolina, USA
- Died
- 2023-08-12
Known for
- The Color Purple (1985) — African Musician
- Searching for Sugar Man (2012) — Self
- The Black Godfather (2019) — Self
- Stalingrad: Film 1 (1990) — Producer
- Still Bill (2010) — Self
- Save the Children (1973) — Executive Producer
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) — Self
- Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (1990) — Self
- New Attitude (1990) — Producer