Fats Domino
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".
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Girl Can't Help It
as Himself
1956
The Road to Memphis
as Self (archive footage)
2003
Jamboree!
as Fats Domino
1957
Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
TBA
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
as Fats Domino
1956
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
as Self
2008
Fats Domino Live from Austin Texas
as Himself
1986
Let the Good Times Roll
as Himself
1973
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as Fats Domino
1989
Rockin' Pianos
as Self
2004
Any Which Way You Can
as Self (uncredited)
1980
Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans
as Self
2007
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
2003
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
as Himself
1969
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
as Self
2008
The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino
as Himself
2003
Ecki's World
as Self
2007
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
as Self
2016
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
as Self (archive footage)
1999
Fats and Friends
as Self
2007
