.jpg) Allen Toussaint at 2009 Freret Street Festival, New Orleans Image by Flickr photographer dsb nola / Derek Bridges, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Allen ToussaintAllen Toussaint Allen Toussaint American musician, songwriter and record producer (1938–2015) Allen Richard Toussaint (/ˈtuːsɑːnt/; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular music's great backroom figures."[1] Many musicians recorded Toussaint's compositions. He was a producer for hundreds of recordings: the best known are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by longtime friend Dr. John, and "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Allen Toussaint Toussaint at the Freret Street Festival, New Orleans, 2009 Background information Birth name Allen Richard Toussaint Born (1938-01-14)January 14, 1938… (Source: Wikipedia)
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