10) night show at Chickie Wah Wah took a deeper meaning when he learned that New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint, had died in the early hours of the day. Toussaint suffered a heart attack in Madrid, while on tour. He was 77. Toussaint — sometimes
Allen Toussaint, a songwriter and producer whose brilliant compositions and distinctive piano playing made him a revered figure in New Orleans R&B — and were widely influential well beyond the confines of the genre
Allen Toussaint, a renowned and influential New Orleans r&b and soul legend, has passed away following a heart attack on Monday. After a performance Monday in Madrid, Toussaint suffered a cardiac arrest and was soon
There will be many better, more comprehensive tributes today from musicians, music lovers and New Orleanians who knew him well, so don't stop here without going further to celebrate Allen Toussaint's life. I met him on only
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint, who racked up hits like "Working in the Coal Mine" and "Lady Marmalade" as a behind-the-scenes songwriter and producer before he gained new fame as a performer, died Tuesday,