Posted on 10/25/2017 8:46:51 AM PDT by Morgana
Fats Domino, one of the most influential rock and roll performers of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89.
The American rock and roll artist was best known for his songs Ain't That A Shame and Blueberry Hill.
The New Orleans singer sold more than 65 million records, outselling every 1950s rock and roll act except Elvis Presley.
His million-selling debut single, The Fat Man, is credited by some as the first ever rock and roll record.
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He was still alive!?!
Isn’t it amazing that a fat black man sold that many records back in the horribly racist 1950s?
Yet Keith Richards goes on
Forgot to mention, I have at least one of his 45 records.
It’s amazing that a lot of black men did in the 40’s and 50’s.
Had no idea this man was still alive but his music was wonderful
I guess he found his thrill on Blueberry Hill.................Thanks for the memories, Fats, Rest in Peace and ROCK AND ROLL!.......................
Ain’t that a shame. He was ready, packed his suitcase and was walkin’ to the river to his blue heaven.
I am heartbroken,he was talent extraordinaire. I am singing my favorite “I’m gonna be a man someday”.
Listened to Fats on the Black Radio stations ( Going to the River )back in 53 before he was played on the major ones
But Chuck Berry was bigger than he was IMHO
Actually Berry was shunned by the black audiences as too country
BUT the first Rock and Roller was Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZeDVUuRhrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lza3NVH6Ig
I’ve always liked his version of Lady Madonna and love the way he plays piano. RIP Mr. Domino.
I assumed he died in like 1972
Fats was one of the all-time greats; truly one of the founding fathers of rock and roll.
But the BBC is wrong; the first rock-and-roll record was Ike Turner’s Rocket 88, produced by another legend, Sam Phillips, in early 1951.
Yes. Until he died.
Funny how that is.
I liked it for the melody and arrangement.
“I’m gonna be a man someday”.
I think it’s ‘wheel’ someday That’s my fav.
Lol. I learn something new each day.
You broke my heart when you said goodbye.
Aint that a shame..my tears fell like rain.
Another music great has been called home. RIP Fat man.
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