Fats Domino

Fats Domino

1928-02-26

Biography

Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was an American pianist and singer-songwriter. One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Domino sold more than 65 million records. Between 1955 and 1960, he had eleven Top 10 hits. His humility and shyness may be one reason his contribution to the genre has been overlooked. During his career, Domino had 35 records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40, and five of his pre-1955 records sold more than a million copies, being certified gold. His musical style was based on traditional rhythm and blues, accompanied by saxophones, bass, piano, electric guitar, and drums. His 1949 release "The Fat Man" is widely regarded as the first million-selling rock and roll record. Two of his most famous songs are "Ain't That A Shame" and "Blueberry Hill".

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Any Which Way You Can

Any Which Way You Can

5.8

Fats Domino: Walkin’ Back to New Orleans

Fats Domino: Walkin’ Back to New Orleans

7.7

The Girl Can’t Help It

The Girl Can’t Help It

6.0

Jamboree!

Jamboree!

4.6

Piano Blues

Piano Blues

6.5

The Road to Memphis

The Road to Memphis

6.1

Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll

Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll

9.0

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

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Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll

2.0

Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin’ With Rick and Fats

Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin’ With Rick and Fats

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33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

3.5

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

4.6

Ecki’s World

Ecki’s World

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Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll

6.1

The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino

The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino

9.0