Clarence Avant Musical artist

Clarence Avant (born February 25, 1931) is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was also known as the Godfather of Black Music.Avant's 75th birthday was celebrated by Billboard magazine, on its February 2006 issue.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 25, 1931
Birth place
Climax North Carolina

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
Alexander O'Neal
Cherrelle
Dennis Coffey
Gallery (band)
Bill Withers
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
BackgroundNon performing personnel
genre
Pop music
Rhythm and blues
Soul music
record label
Sussex Records
Motown

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Clarence Avant on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/music+industry+veteran+clarence+avant+on+working+with+bill+withers
  2. http://www.oldnewark.com/memories/newark/rothschildnight.htm