'Godfather of Black Music' Clarence Avant Passes Away at 92
Music industry legend Clarence Avant has passed away at the age of 92. Known as the 'Godfather of Black Music' he died peacefully at home.
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Music industry legend Clarence Avant has passed away at the age of 92. Known as the 'Godfather of Black Music' he died peacefully at home.
There will never be another titian like him! The 92-year-old legend, Clarence Avant reportedly passed away at his home, Sunday, August 13th.
Clarance Avant—affectionately referred to as "The Black Godfather— died at his Los Angeles home on Sunday (August 13) at the age of 92.
He became the chairman of the board of Motown Records in the 1990s and was the first African-American board member of PolyGram.
Hollywood stars, musicians and political figures remember the late Clarence Avant, known as the "Godfather of Black Music," who died at age 92.