20 Ways Clarence Avant Influenced Black Music

A look at how this BET Honors honoree impacted music.

Motown Records - Three distinct polygons placed side by side make up the classic Motown Records logo, creating a distinguished "M." That sleek and chic logo ended up on the records of some of the most incredible acts in music over the last half-century.(Photo: Motown Records)
Jheryl Busby - When Motown Records sought to implement a new business plan in 1993, Avant became a mentor to Jheryl Busby, the label's president and chief executive officer. Busby helped turn Motown's fortunes around by signing acts like Boyz II Men, Queen Latifah and Johnny Gill. (Photo: Associated Press 1993)
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Jheryl Busby - When Motown Records sought to implement a new business plan in 1993, Avant became a mentor to Jheryl Busby, the label's president and chief executive officer. Busby helped turn Motown's fortunes around by signing acts like Boyz II Men, Queen Latifah and Johnny Gill. (Photo: Associated Press 1993)

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