Music business legend Clarence Avant has handed away on the age of 92. Often called the ‘Godfather of Black Music’ he’s stated to have died peacefully in his dwelling on August 13, 2023.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that the Avant/Sarandos household announce the passing of Clarence Alexander Avant,” the assertion from his youngsters, Nicole and Alexander and son-in-law Ted Sarandos reads. “By means of his revolutionary enterprise management, Clarence turned affectionately referred to as ‘the Black Godfather’ within the worlds of music, leisure, politics, and sports activities. Clarence leaves behind a loving household and a sea of associates and associates which have modified the world and can proceed to alter the world for generations to come back. The enjoyment of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss. Clarence handed away gently at dwelling in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 13, 2023.”
To actually pay homage to his listing of accomplishments, would take days. Within the Nineteen Sixties and 70s, Clarence Avant was most identified for founding a number of report labels which might find yourself being the house of music icons Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, in addition to Invoice Withers. Over the course of his profession he served as a mentor and guide to most of the business’s high producers, artists and extra, together with: Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Jay-Z, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Whitney Houston, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Lionel Richie, Jimmy Iovine, Irving Azoff, Reginald Hudlin, Sylvia Rhone, Queen Latifah, Jheryl Busby, Jon Platt, Sean Combs, Snoop Dogg and Jamie Foxx.
In 2019, Netflix launched a documentary, “The Black Godfather”, which chronicled Avant’s storied multi-decade profession in music, as advised by these he labored with through the years.
“One of many issues that he understands is that there are totally different sorts of energy,” former President Barack Obama, who is likely one of the many well-known names featured within the movie, stated. “There’s the ability that wants the highlight, however there may be additionally the ability that comes from being behind the scenes.”
In late 2021, the music big confronted an unimaginable tragedy. His spouse of 54 years, Jacqueline Avant, was killed throughout an invasion of the couple’s Beverly Hills dwelling. He’s survived by his daughter Nicole and son, Alexander.
EBONY want to supply condolences to the household and associates of Clarence Avant. Could he relaxation in peace.
