Clarence Avant

Personal Info

Birthday

February 25, 1931

Day of Death

2023-08-12

(92 years old)

Place of Birth

Climax, North Carolina, USA

Clarence Avant

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.

Known For

The Color Purple

Filmography

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