Clarence Avant, the 'Black Godfather' of the recording industry, dies at 92 | Back Page

Clarence Avant was gruff. He was, by all accounts, foul-mouthed and plain-spoken. But he lived a life that was about opening doors, finding talent, making connections, striking deals, solving problems

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