Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

Deceased · Born: Feb 25, 1931 · Died: Aug 12, 2023

Known For

The Color Purple The Color Purple
Jason's Lyric Jason's Lyric
Deliver Us from Evil Deliver Us from Evil

Personal Details

Born Feb 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.

Career

2021
The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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2019
The Black Godfather
The Black Godfather
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2018
Quincy
Quincy
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2012
Searching for Sugar Man
Searching for Sugar Man
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2010
Still Bill
Still Bill
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1990
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
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