Allen Toussaint

American musician, songwriter and record producer (1938-2015) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77

Allen Richard Toussaint 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.

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2016Blues Music AwardAward2015Died9 November 20152012National Medal of ArtsAward2009Grammy Trustees AwardAward2006Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/EngineerAward1998Rock and Roll Hall of FameAward1938Born14 January 1938

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Awards

Blues Music Award2016

National Medal of Arts2012

Grammy Trustees Award2009

Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer2006

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1998

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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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United States