Fats Domino - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	February 26, 1928
Died	October 24, 2017 (age 89)
Birthplace	New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Fats Domino's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Pioneering rock and roll and rhythm and blues music with chart-topping hits like 'Blueberry Hill,' 'Ain't That a Shame,' and 'Walking to New Orleans.'

Intro

Fats Domino was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter who was a pioneering figure in rock and roll and rhythm and blues music. Known for his boogie-woogie piano style and smooth vocals, he achieved worldwide fame in the 1950s and 1960s with hits such as 'Blueberry Hill' and 'Ain't That a Shame.'

Early Life & Background

Born Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a French Creole family, Fats Domino was immersed in the musical traditions of the city from a young age. He learned to play piano as a child, often influenced by jazz and boogie-woogie musicians in his neighborhood.

Career Highlights

Rose to fame with the 1949 recording 'The Fat Man,' often cited as one of the first rock and roll records.
Scored over 30 Top 40 hits in the U.S.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
'Blueberry Hill' (1956) became his most iconic and enduring song.
Sold more than 65 million records worldwide.

Trivia

His trademark playing style was characterized by energetic boogie-woogie piano runs.
He was one of the first R&B artists to gain popularity with white audiences in the 1950s.
Fats Domino survived Hurricane Katrina but was briefly reported missing in the aftermath.
He received the National Medal of Arts in 1998.

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