Post by hoyainspirit on Nov 10, 2015 14:56:04 GMT -5
New Orleans songwriter, producer Allen Toussaint has died; New Orleans musicians remember the legendary artist
Allen Toussaint was a giant!
The heart, soul, brain and style of New Orleans music has died. Allen Toussaint — the architect of New Orleans funk and R&B, having written, arranged and produced countless New Orleans hits, and whose fingerprints are unmistakable throughout rock 'n' roll history — died in the early morning on Nov. 10 following a performance in Spain, reports WWL-TV. He was 77. Toussaint helmed the burgeoning New Orleans funk sound from The Meters, producing seven albums including the band's 1969 debut and its classic opening track "Cissy Strut," as well as the Mardi Gras Indian funk from The Wild Tchoupitoulas on its self-titled 1976 album. Toussaint also reunited with K-Doe, to pen 1970's "Here Come the Girls," and Dr. John, to produce Mac's definitive 1973 album In the Right Place.
He also expanded into pop and non-New Orleans music production, from Patti LaBelle's 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade" to Glen Campbell and Paul McCartney, whose famous New Orleans visit in 1975 included recording sessions at Sea-Saint for Wings' Venus and Mars.
He also expanded into pop and non-New Orleans music production, from Patti LaBelle's 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade" to Glen Campbell and Paul McCartney, whose famous New Orleans visit in 1975 included recording sessions at Sea-Saint for Wings' Venus and Mars.
Allen Toussaint was a giant!
