Fats Domino
I was doing work with some HR software at work recently when I heard one of Fats Dominos song over the office intercom. I began to ponder days long gone by and how Fats became so well known. Here is a bit about the man and his music that we all miss.
He gave us music that was not only innovative but also catchy and long-lasting. His songs got us moving whether we wanted to or not. He is a maestro at the piano and has one of the most unique and recognisable voices ever recorded.
Fats was born Antoine Dominique Domino,Jr. On February 26, 1928 and by the time he was twenty-one years old had signed with Imperial Records. He was already a popular fixture at the Hideaway Club in his community and signing with Imperial lead to the release of his first single in 1950 titled ‘The Fat Man’. The Fat Man sold over a million copies and became the very rock and roll record to do so. This started a string of hits from Fats Domino in the 1950’s which included songs like ‘Blueberry Hill'and ‘Ain’t That a Shame’. His version of ‘Blueberry Hill'in one year sold over five million copies.
By the early 1960’s Fats popularity began waning and a change in recording companies did not help his recording career either. Yet he had a strong following. This meant that he remained an attraction at live performances from the 60’s onwards.
He was among the very first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and at the 30th Grammy awards the following year was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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