Fats Domino
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-02-26
Day of Death
2017-10-24 (89 years old)
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Fats Domino
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".
Known For
Acting
(2016)
(2008)
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
as Himself
(2008)
(2007)
(2007)
Ecki's World
as Self
(2004)
Rockin' Pianos
as Self
(2003)
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
(2003)
(2003)
The Road to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
(1999)
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
as Self (archive footage)
(1989)
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Fats Domino
(1986)
Fats Domino Live from Austin Texas
as Himself
(1980)
Any Which Way You Can
as Self (uncredited)
(1973)
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
(1969)
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
as Himself
(1957)
Jamboree!
as Fats Domino
(1956)
The Girl Can't Help It
as Himself
(1956)
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
as Fats Domino