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Fats Domino Birthday and Biography

 

Born:     February 26, 1928

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana

Died:    October 24, 2017

Place of Death:  Harvey, Louisiana

Zodiac Sign:  Pisces

Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was an American pianist and singer-songwriter.

Domino, one of the pioneers of rock and roll music, sold more than 65 million records.

His 1949 release "The Fat Man" is widely regarded as the first million-selling rock and roll record. His two most famous songs are "Ain't That A Shame" and "Blueberry Hill.”

Between 1955 and 1960, he had eleven Top 10 hits.

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.

 

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