Clarence Avant
Born: 1931-02-25
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
The Color Purple
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Searching for Sugar Man
Stalingrad: Film 1
The Black Godfather
Still Bill
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Save the Children
Top Movie Credits
The Color Purple
African Musician
Stalingrad: Film 1
Producer
The Black Godfather
Self
Still Bill
Self
Save the Children
Executive Producer