Reports are coming in that American songwriter Allen Toussaint has died.
The news is said to have been confirmed by his family, and is currently being reported by several news outlets.
The New Orleans musicians was travelling in Europe on tour, and passed away yesterday (November 9th) at the age of 77.
Closely tied with southern soul and the sound of New Orleans, Allen Toussaint added several astounding pages to the American songbook.
From 'Working In A Coal Mine' to 'Fortune Teller' his work has influenced everyone from Dr. John to The Meters, The Who to Paul McCartney.
Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Allen Toussaint continually looking ahead, maintaining an active recording and touring schedule to the last.
