Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

1931-02-25

Biography

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.

Also appears in

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

7.8

Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man

7.9

Still Bill

Still Bill

6.8

The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

6.9

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

6.0