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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clarence Avant, the executive and businessman known as "The Black Godfather" of music and entertainment, died Sunday at 92. Avant ...

Clarence Avant, the influential music industry veteran and record producer known as “the Black Godfather,” was saluted Monday as a savvy dealmaker whose wisdom and compassion influenced generations of ...

LOS ANGELES - Clarence Avant, known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92. The music genius is credited for launching the careers of fellow music legends Quincy Jones, ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES -- Clarence Avant, the music executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has died at the age of 92, according to his family. The label owner and music industry mentor died at his ...

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