Allen Toussaint

American musician, songwriter and record producer (1938–2015)

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Lived 1938–2015, aged 77United States

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23 languages
Cross-language footprint
Era
1938–2015
Aged 77
Known for
Eve's Bayou
1997

Summary

Updated 2026-06-13

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. 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.