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] .

2024年4月20日 · Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), a true son of New Orleans, was the heartbeat of the city’s iconic rhythm and blues sound, bringing its infectious groove to audiences around the globe.

2015年11月10日 · Allen Toussaint, the versatile producer, songwriter, pianist and singer who was a fixture of New Orleans R&B, died after appearing in concert in Madrid on Monday night. He was 77.

2015年11月11日 · Legendary New Orleans musician and composer Allen Toussaint has died after suffering a heart attack following a concert he performed in the Spanish capital.

2015年11月10日 · Allen Toussaint, the ever-elegant New Orleans performer, producer and composer of such R&B classics as "Working in the Coal Mine," "Mother-in-Law," "It's Raining" and...

2 天之前 · On Thursday, the U.S. Postal Service released a stamp bearing a portrait of Allen Toussaint, the iconic New Orleans songwriter, producer and pianist. He is now the 48th honoree of the Postal ...

2018年5月18日 · Allen Toussaint made a name for himself in the music industry with such diverse talents as songwriter, singer, pianist, arranger, composer, producer, studio head, and talent scout. In a career spanning four decades, the New Orleans native has penned classics such as "Working in the Coal Mine" and "Southern Nights" and produced chart-toppers ...