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Fats Domino
Forever thought of as one of New Orleans' finest, big-voiced Fats Domino will
always be indelibly associated with 'Blueberry Hill', one of the defining tracks
of the rock & roll era.
Born Antoine Domino Jr., he was nicknamed Fats by bandleader Billy Diamond who
likened his style of playing to Fats Waller. His big break came with the release
of one of the earliest rock & roll tracks, 'The Fat Man' in 1949, which sold
over a million copies. As he developed a following as a rock & roll musician he
released 'Ain't That a Shame', crossing over into mainstream pop. His debut
album...
