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Zoneboy · 10-25-2017, 10:40 AM

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(RNN) - Pianist and singer Fats Domino played a brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues that transformed into rock 'n' roll and appealed to black and white audiences.

The performer has died at the age of 89, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.

In the 1950s, his concerts resulted in the integration of many venues as black and white fans gathered, and the mixing of the races at the shows sometimes ended in riots.

“He had four major riots at his shows partly because of integration, but also the fact they had alcohol at these shows," pbs.org quoted Domino biographer Rick Coleman as saying. "So they were mixing alcohol, plus dancing, plus the races together for the first time in a lot of these places.”

Domino, an African American, became the face of popular music at the height of segregation "in part because he came across as pleasant and tame," nola.com said.

His first hit, The Fat Man (1949), is sometimes cited by music historians as one of the first rock 'n' roll records because of its "brash young street corner attitude, an exuberant vocal veering into nonsense syllables and a supremely throbbing backbeat."

In early 1950, the song peaked at #2 on Billboard's R&B chart, pushed there partly by Domino's rolling piano and "wah-wah" vocalizing mimicking a horn, and sold more than a million copies.

Asked whether his song was the first rock and roll song, A Prairie Home Companion said, "Fats reportedly answered: 'I wouldn't want to say that I started it, but I don't remember anyone else before me playing that kind of stuff."

Also among his 35 Top 40 hits are Ain't That a Shame (1955), Blueberry Hill (1956) and I'm Walkin' (1957).

In 1957, he had 11 hits on Billboard's pop chart. Only one 1950s-era rocker sold more records than Domino's 65 million, Elvis Presley, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Domino's number of hit records exceeded the combined total of Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Buddy Holly.

Domino's songs made Billboard's pop chart 63 times and the R&B chart 59 times.

As rock evolved away from his hits "about breakup, courtships, and homesickness," according to wsj.com, and became "a politically charged, drug-fueled genre, Mr. Domino's brand of storytelling declined in relevance."

Some top artists of the 1960s and 1970s acknowledged the boogie-woogie piano playing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as an important influence on their music. Beatles co-founder John Lennon and Paul McCartney, a bassist of the rock band, recorded Domino songs.

He appeared in several films, including Shake, Rattle, and Roll (1956) , where he sang three of his hits, The Girl Can't Help It (1956), Jamboree! (1957) and The Big Beat (1958).

Domino was born Antoine Domino Jr. on Feb. 26, 1928, in New Orleans, LA, into a large, musical family whose first language was French. At seven years old, he learned the rudiments of piano from a brother-in-law, and by 10 years old he was playing piano for pennies in nightclubs.

After quitting school at age 14, he worked in a bedspring factory during the day and performed in bars at night. In 1949, he and local band leader Dave Bartholomew, also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, became musical partners, a relationship that lasted until 1960 and resulted in most of Domino's 68 Billboard Top 100 hits.

In August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Domino was rescued from his flooded house in the Ninth Ward, where he lived with his wife, Rosemary, who died in 2008. They had eight children.

MA · 10-25-2017, 10:50 AM

Man, this year has been one of the worst years for deaths.

Svenfan1234 · 10-25-2017, 11:08 AM

He will be missed.

Svenfan1234 · 10-25-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

Man, this year has been one of the worst years for deaths.

I'd say 2016 was worse.

dakert · 10-25-2017, 12:31 PM

ain't that a shame RIP

1960'sTVfan · 10-25-2017, 12:57 PM

Fats is legendary, this news surprises me because I thought he had already passed away. R.I.P. Fats Domino.

Bonniegirl · 10-25-2017, 01:25 PM

Sad to hear!!

I enjoyed his music !

RIP!

Regulus · 10-25-2017, 02:17 PM

MA · 10-25-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

I'd say 2016 was worse.

That too.

ABlairican Pie · 10-25-2017, 03:58 PM

I almost thought he passed away some years ago, but I think I may have been thinking of some of the casualties of Hurricane Katrina, which affected him.

Mr. Television · 10-25-2017, 07:21 PM

He was one of the best. R.I.P.

Edward216 · 10-25-2017, 07:39 PM

Fats Domino was one of the greats, you will be missed sir. Rest in peace.

Ed.

MrCleveland · 10-25-2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

I almost thought he passed away some years ago, but I think I may have been thinking of some of the casualties of Hurricane Katrina, which affected him.

That's what I thought too...

But farewell Fats Domino...

Hawkee · 10-27-2017, 03:23 AM

Do you remember a Fats Domino song called I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday? That song is so fun and the rock band Los Lobos covered it and their version appeared in the Howie Mandel movie A Fine Mess and when you watch the movie you'll notice that Howie Mandel dances with the carhops to that song
Bestie

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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Fats Domino (1928-2017) Link (RNN) - Pianist and singer Fats Domino played a brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues that transformed into rock 'n' roll and appealed to black and white audiences. The performer has died at the age of 89, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. In the 1950s, his concerts resulted in the integration of many venues as black and white fans gathered, and the mixing of the races at the shows sometimes ended in riots. “He had four major riots at his shows partly because of integration, but also the fact they had alcohol at these shows," pbs.org quoted Domino biographer Rick Coleman as saying. "So they were mixing alcohol, plus dancing, plus the races together for the first time in a lot of these places.” Domino, an African American, became the face of popular music at the height of segregation "in part because he came across as pleasant and tame," nola.com said. His first hit, The Fat Man (1949), is sometimes cited by music historians as one of the first rock 'n' roll records because of its "brash young street corner attitude, an exuberant vocal veering into nonsense syllables and a supremely throbbing backbeat." In early 1950, the song peaked at #2 on Billboard's R&B chart, pushed there partly by Domino's rolling piano and "wah-wah" vocalizing mimicking a horn, and sold more than a million copies. Asked whether his song was the first rock and roll song, A Prairie Home Companion said, "Fats reportedly answered: 'I wouldn't want to say that I started it, but I don't remember anyone else before me playing that kind of stuff." Also among his 35 Top 40 hits are Ain't That a Shame (1955), Blueberry Hill (1956) and I'm Walkin' (1957). In 1957, he had 11 hits on Billboard's pop chart. Only one 1950s-era rocker sold more records than Domino's 65 million, Elvis Presley, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Domino's number of hit records exceeded the combined total of Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Buddy Holly. Domino's songs made Billboard's pop chart 63 times and the R&B chart 59 times. As rock evolved away from his hits "about breakup, courtships, and homesickness," according to wsj.com, and became "a politically charged, drug-fueled genre, Mr. Domino's brand of storytelling declined in relevance." Some top artists of the 1960s and 1970s acknowledged the boogie-woogie piano playing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as an important influence on their music. Beatles co-founder John Lennon and Paul McCartney, a bassist of the rock band, recorded Domino songs. He appeared in several films, including Shake, Rattle, and Roll (1956) , where he sang three of his hits, The Girl Can't Help It (1956), Jamboree! (1957) and The Big Beat (1958). Domino was born Antoine Domino Jr. on Feb. 26, 1928, in New Orleans, LA, into a large, musical family whose first language was French. At seven years old, he learned the rudiments of piano from a brother-in-law, and by 10 years old he was playing piano for pennies in nightclubs. After quitting school at age 14, he worked in a bedspring factory during the day and performed in bars at night. In 1949, he and local band leader Dave Bartholomew, also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, became musical partners, a relationship that lasted until 1960 and resulted in most of Domino's 68 Billboard Top 100 hits. In August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Domino was rescued from his flooded house in the Ninth Ward, where he lived with his wife, Rosemary, who died in 2008. They had eight children.

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