Clarence Avant 'Godfather of Black Music' dies at 92
Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92, according to reports. His death comes 20 months after his wife was murdered at their Beverly Hills home.
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Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92, according to reports. His death comes 20 months after his wife was murdered at their Beverly Hills home.
Avant, 92, a chairman of Motown records who is known around the music industry as the Black Godfather, died Sunday. He is a recipient of the Hall of Fame’s Ahmet
Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the
NEW YORK -- Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the "Black Godfather" of music and beyond, has died. He was 92.