Allen Toussaint
1938 - 2015
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Biography
Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who was a prominent figure in New Orleans R&B and soul music. He wrote hits for numerous artists, including "Working in the Coal Mine" for Lee Dorsey and "Southern Nights" for Glen Campbell. Toussaint was known for infusing rhythm and blues with elements of jazz, pop, and funk, creating a unique sound that influenced generations of musicians. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Music is everything to me short of breathing. Music also has a role in life itself.
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I never know what I'm going to sit down and write. I don't have anything to write on. Particularly if someone's coming in to write with somebody else, you just sit around and let it happen.
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The music business as it was is disappearing. People don't buy records the way they used to. They're dropping like flies.
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When I was a kid in New Orleans, a career option was to be a great musician.
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The best music happens when you have a personal connection to it.