Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of music, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies aged 92
Clarence Avant attends the world premiere of the documentary 'The Black Godfather' on June 3, 2019, in Los Angeles. MARK VON HOLDEN / MARK VON HOLDEN/INVISION/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. Avant, inducted […]
