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On this day, January 14, 1938, Allen Toussaint was born.
Hat tip in 2026, WTMD
Allen Toussaint
Toussaint at the Freret Street Festival, New Orleans, 2009
Background information
Born: Allen Richard Toussaint; January 14, 1938; Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died: November 10, 2015 (aged 77); Madrid, Spain
Genres: R&B, soul, southern soul, funk, blues, jazz
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." 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.
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Toussaint at the Freret Street Festival, New Orleans, 2009
Background information
Born: Allen Richard Toussaint; January 14, 1938; Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died: November 10, 2015 (aged 77); Madrid, Spain
Genres: R&B, soul, southern soul, funk, blues, jazz
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." 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.
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