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Clarence Avant

(1931-2023)
American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer
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Clarence Alexander Avant (February 25, 1931 – August 13, 2023) was a prominent American music executive, businessman and film producer. Widely recognized as "The Black Godfather", Avant's career was characterized by his advocacy for equitable treatment and compensation for African American artists in the entertainment industry. His efforts were acknowledged with his 2021 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Born Clarence Alexander Avant
25 February 1931
Climax, North Carolina, USA
Died
13 August 2023 (aged 92)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Pisces
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