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
Stalingrad: Film 1
Searching for Sugar Man
The Black Godfather
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Save the Children
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Still Bill
Top Movie Credits
The Color Purple
African Musician
Stalingrad: Film 1
Producer
The Black Godfather
Self
Save the Children
Executive Producer
Still Bill
Self