Clarence Avant, a music business icon and mentor to many, has died at 92 years old. Avant was called “The Godfather” by many because of his long reach in the
NNPA NEWSWIRE Avant was born in North Carolina in 1931. He went on in the business to promote and manage Sarah Vaughan and discovered Bill Withers. Avant also promoted Michael Jackson as he laughed on his first tour as a solo artist. Avant, along with his wife, Jacquline, were the subjects of the Netflix feature, The Black Godfather.
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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.