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".

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Acting

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

2016

Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll as Self

2008		Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans as Himself
2008		Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On as Self

2007		Ecki's World as Self
2007		Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans as Self

2004

Rockin' Pianos as Self

2003		Piano Blues as Self (archive footage)
2003		The Road to Memphis as Self (archive footage)
2003		The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino as Himself