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Just 9 of the incredible artists inspired by Allen Toussaint
From The Stones to Dr John, Toussaint's songs touched so many
The legendary New Orleans R&B musician and genius Allen Toussaint tragically passed away yesterday, aged 77 after the hero played a show at Bilbao’s Sala BBK.
His influence as a hit songwriter, pianist, and arranger is astonishing - and has been a prominent figure in popular music since he started out in New Orleans in the 1950s.
In addition to writing incredible songs, he would release under his name, he wrote and produced hits for other artists gathering countless number ones in the process.
His compositions were also widely covered by bands such as The Rolling Stones. These are some of the most iconic musicians who've worked with or covered him and are ultimately inspired by the late, great Allen Toussaint.