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R.I.P. Allen Toussaint

brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,079
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Mr. Toussaint died shortly after performing in Madrid. Another great now gone. R.I.P. Mr. Toussaint.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/allen-toussaint-iconic-new-orleans-songwriter-and-producer-dead-at-77-20151110
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Just saw this. :frowning:
    ELITIST FUK
  • ryph raphryph raph Posts: 887
    Very sad.
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  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Damn. Saw him at the Village Vanguard in 2009. Amazing performer.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,079
    dankind said:

    Damn. Saw him at the Village Vanguard in 2009. Amazing performer.

    To see such a great talent in that historic club... oh man, fantastic.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • weddingparadeweddingparade Posts: 1,179
    saw him a couple times and last time got his personal hand written setlist for the show
    one of new orlean's greatest
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    edited November 2015
    I got to see him at jazz fest. His show was great!
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    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
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