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Currently, Allen Toussaint is 86 years, 3 months and 14 days old. Allen Toussaint will celebrate 87rd birthday on a Tuesday 14th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Allen Toussaint upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Allen Toussaint |
Occupation | Composer |
Age | 86 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | January 14, 1938 (New Orleans, LA) |
Birthday | January 14 |
Town/City | New Orleans, LA |
Nationality | LA |
Allen Toussaint’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Allen Toussaint was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Musician, composer, record producer, and pivotal figure on the New Orleans R&B scene. He was covered by numerous other musicians.
He once played with Earl King's band when he was only 17 as a substitute for Huey Smith.
He was inducted into several Halls of Fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011.
He grew up in the Get Down neighborhood of New Orleans in a shotgun house. His mother was known for hosting numerous musicians.
His song "Ruler of My Heart" was covered as "Pain in My Heart" by Otis Redding.