Composer. As a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Allen Toussaint has spent the majority of his years composing music, directing and performing across the world. With Elvis Costello he produced the album "The River in Reverse" and developed the Sea Saint Recording Studios which was used by several artists to produce a variety of albums. His compositions include "Fortune Teller," "Lipstick Traces," R"Ruler of My Heart," and "A Certain Girl," among others. His composition, "Southern Nights," was made famous by Glen Campbell and he was set to tour this year with Paul Simon. He died while on tour in Europe.
Composer. As a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Allen Toussaint has spent the majority of his years composing music, directing and performing across the world. With Elvis Costello he produced the album "The River in Reverse" and developed the Sea Saint Recording Studios which was used by several artists to produce a variety of albums. His compositions include "Fortune Teller," "Lipstick Traces," R"Ruler of My Heart," and "A Certain Girl," among others. His composition, "Southern Nights," was made famous by Glen Campbell and he was set to tour this year with Paul Simon. He died while on tour in Europe.
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