Allen Toussaint, legend of the New Orleans R&B sound, passed away late Monday evening at the age of 77. The producer, performer, and songwriter suffered a heart attack following a concert in Madrid, Spain, as his
It's with heavy hearts that we report that Allen Toussaint, the producer, pianist, songwriter, and all around legend of New Orleans R&B, passed away on Monday.
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He practically died on-stage in Madrid, an appropriate ending to a rich, music-filled life. Allen Toussaint, a renowned and influential New Orleans r&b and soul legend, has passed away following a heart attack on Monday.
Legendary musician Allen Toussaint died Monday following a performance in Spain. He was 77 years old, New Orleans television station WDSU reported. Madrid emergency services spokesman Javier Ayuso told The Associated Press that rescue workers