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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Clarence_AvantClarence Avant - Wikipedia

    Clarence Alexander Avant (February 25, 1931 – August 13, 2023) was a prominent American music executive and film producer. Originating from Climax, North Carolina, Avant began his professional journey in the 1950s, managing Teddy P's Lounge in Newark, New Jersey.

  2. www.nytimes.com › 2023/08/14 › artsClarence Avant, Mighty Engine Behind Black Superstars, Dies at 92

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, a record executive who shaped the careers not only of Bill Withers, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and other Black singers, but also of politicians, actors and sports figures —...

  3. www.npr.org › 2023/08/14 › 1193720263Clarence Avant, Godfather of Black music, has died at 92 : NPR

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92. Clarence Avant and his wife, Jacqueline, attending a Grammy Awards event in 2020. Avant died Sunday at age 92...

  4. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-66502121Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black ... -...

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, whose talent as a manager, mentor and deal-maker earned him the nickname 'The Godfather of Black Music', has died aged 92. A former head of Motown, he...

  5. time.com › 6304596Clarence Avant Dies at 92 | TIME

    Aug 14, 2023 · C larence 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...

  6. www.latimes.com › 2023/08/14 › clarence-avant-obituary-deadClarence Avant, the 'Black Godfather' of the recording industry,...

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant was a behind-the-scenes titan of managing, deal making and problem solving across the full spectrum of Black entertainment.

  7. www.nbcnews.com › news › nbcblkClarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black entertainment,’ dies at...

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, whose unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement...

  8. apnews.com › article › clarence-avant-dies-fe034478b58445b099cClarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather' of entertainment, and...

    Aug 14, 2023 · NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

  9. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-newsClarence Avant, 'The Black Godfather,' Dead at 92 - Rolling Stone

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, the veteran music and entertainment executive known as the “Black Godfather” who was hailed for his influence and guidance by Quincy Jones, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Whitney...

  10. www.washingtonpost.com › clarence-avant-dead-black-godfatherClarence Avant, music executive known as ‘Black Godfather,’ dies...

    Aug 15, 2023 · Clarence Avant, a shrewd and savvy music manager, record executive and show-business dealmaker who acquired a reputation as “The Black Godfather” while championing the careers of musicians,...