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".
Filmography
all 33
self 31
Movies 24
TV Shows 9
Rockin' Pianos (2004)
Piano Blues (2003)
The Road to Memphis (2003)
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s (1999)
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989)
Any Which Way You Can (1980)
Disco (1971)
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee (1969)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
Jamboree! (1957)
The Girl Can't Help It (1956)
Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1956)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-02-26
Deathday2017-10-24 (89 years old)
Birth NameAntoine Dominique Domino Jr.
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesNew Orleans, United States of America
Also Known AsAntoine Dominique Domino Jr
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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