Clarence Avant
Birth Date
2/25/1931 (Age 92)Birth Place
Climax, North Carolina, USADeath Date
8/12/2023Departments
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.
Best Known For
Self
African Musician
Frequent Collaborators
Malik Bendjelloul
2 films together
Stephen Segerman
1 film together
Camilla Skagerström
1 film together
Rodriguez
1 film together
Regan Rodriguez
1 film together
Eva Rodriguez
1 film together
