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Allen Toussaint

Musician

Born: Died: American

Allen Richard Toussaint (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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American musician, songwriter and record producer

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  1. Allen Toussaint is born

    Allen Toussaint, American musician, known for american musician, songwriter and record producer, was born on 1938-01-14.

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When was Allen Toussaint born?
Allen Toussaint was born on 1938-01-14 (American).
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American musician, songwriter and record producer
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When did Allen Toussaint die?
Allen Toussaint died on 2015-01-01.

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