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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.

Birthday

1931-02-25

Place of birth

Climax, North Carolina, USA

Death day

2023-08-12

Gallery

Movies

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Character: Self

Release date: 11/20/2021

Still Bill

Character: Self

Release date: 01/27/2010

Searching for Sugar Man

Character: Self

Release date: 06/30/2012

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

Character: Self

Release date: 10/05/1990

The Black Godfather

Character: Self

Release date: 06/07/2019