NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The United States Postal Service is set to recognize the legacy of a New Orleans musician with a new stamp. USPS officials said the 48th stamp in its Black Heritage series will include New Orleans-born musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint. Shoes, Food, Faith: New Year’s Eve at New Orleans’ Rock of Ages Toussaint is known for his contributions to R&B, jazz and rock 'n' roll music, as well as his songs "Fortune Teller" and "Southern Nights." The stamp featuring the New Orleans music icon was designed from a photo by Bill Thompkins. The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler from a photo by Bill Thompkins (Courtesy: USPS) A news release states Toussaint was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2012. New Orleans food truck owners speak about Earhart Food Truck Plaza Toussaint also has a street, Allen Toussaint Boulevard, named after him. Toussaint died in 2015 at the age of 77 while on tour in Madrid. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Patchy fog again tonight ahead of cold front Allstate Sugar Bowl hosts Media Day for teams; Five Louisiana natives participating in contest What to know about H-1B visas at the center of Musk-MAGA fight USPS to honor New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint with stamp Sleepy, spooky, and cozy: The many faces of Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2024