Skip to content

CRITERIAA Criterion Channel Companion

Home Search Collections Closet Lists

CRITERIA

A Criterion Channel Companion

© 2026 Criteria. Not affiliated with The Criterion Collection.

Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

February 25, 1931 – August 12, 2023

Climax, North Carolina, USA

Legendary behind-the-scenes music figure. Founded Sussex Records in 1969 with artists on their roster that included Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, Gallery, and Rodriguez before folding in 1975.

Poster for Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man

2012

Clarence Avant | Criteria