Antoine “Fats” Domino was an American rock ‘n roll and rhythm and blues pianist and singer known for his distinctive piano style and memorable songs. He was born in 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and began his musical career in the 1940s. He recorded several albums during his career and had many popular hits, including Blueberry Hill, Ain't That a Shame and I'm Walkin.
Fats Domino was also known for his lively stage performances and showmanship. He was one of the first rock and roll musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was hailed for his influence on popular music. Fats Domino passed away in 2017, but his work continues to be appreciated by fans of rock and roll and rhythm and blues.
Many artists, such as Elvis Presley or Chubby Checker (whose stage name is a tribute to Fats: chubby is synonymous with fats and checker with domino) have highlighted Fats Domino's immense talent.
He's quite an artist. Nobody can bang a piano like he does.
Elvis Presley
“This Is FatsDomino!” is an album by Fats Domino released in 1956. This album includes several of his most popular hits of the time, including Blueberry Hill. It was one of the first rock and roll albums to be released and contributed to Fats Domino's popularity with the general public. “This Is Fats Domino” was very well received by critics and was considered one of Fats Domino's best works.
Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill is an American folk song written by Vincent Rose, Larry Stock and Al Lewis. It was first recorded in 1940 by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. However, the most popular version is the one recorded by Fats Domino. It reached number four in the American charts. The song has been covered by many artists in many different musical styles, including Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong, and the Beatles. It is considered a classic of American popular music.
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