Clarence Avant

Cast Member

Born: February 25, 1931

Climax, North Carolina, USA

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.

Filmography

(6 Titles)

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Clarence Avant

Biography

Filmography

The Color Purple

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Searching for Sugar Man

The Black Godfather

Still Bill

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones