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| Born | February 26, 1928 |
| Hometown | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Rosemary Hall (m 1948 - 2008) |
| Children | Antonio Domino , Andre Domino , Andrea Domino , Antoine III Domino , Anatole Domino , Anola Domino , Adonica Domino , Antoinette Domino |
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TV tonight: the man who pioneered rock’n’roll takes centre stage
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- NewsBusiness Insider UK
Fats Domino dies at 89; gave rock music a New Orleans flavor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fats Domino is remembered as the godfather of rock and roll, a performer who always gave all he had, and a man who loved his city and his neighborhood.
- NewsThe Guardian
Fats Domino: a huge talent who inspired the Beatles, ska and bling
You could argue for the rest of your life about what constitutes the first rock’n’roll record and, indeed, on the internet, there are people prepared to do that. Based on Junkers’ Blues, a 1940 track originally recorded by Champion Jack Dupree, there’s almost nothing to it.
- NewsThe Independent
Fats Domino: 'Godfather of rock'n'roll' remembered as pioneer whose piano helped change popular music
The “godfather of rock’n’roll” Fats Domino has been remembered as a pioneer whose pounding piano helped change popular music, after his death was announced in New Orleans. Domino, who for a while was mistakenly thought to have been killed when Hurricane Katrina devastated his New Orleans neighbourhood in 2005, died at home on Tuesday of natural causes, the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office said. Domino earned his nickname thanks to his short, squatty stature, as well as a tribute to two other
- NewsThe Guardian
Fats Domino obituary: giant of American music
Out in his own uncategorisable stratosphere, the vocalist and pianist Fats Domino, who has died aged 89, sold astonishing quantities of records from the start of the 1950s until the early 60s. Domino was an original, one of the creators of rock’n’roll, and by far the biggest selling rhythm and blues artist of that time.
- NewsBusiness Insider UK
Reactions to the death of rock pioneer Fats Domino
"RIP fats domino... you helped pave the way for new orleans piano players... see you on top of that blueberry hill in the sky" — tweet from Harry Connick Jr. "The passing of Fats Domino is a great loss to music fans across Louisiana and the world. To this day, he is adored by people of all ages, from all walks of life and musicians from all genres," press statement from Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.
- NewsSky News
Fats Domino, rock 'n' roll pioneer, dies aged 89
Fats Domino, one of the most influential rock 'n' roll stars of the 1950s, has died aged 89. With a friendly smile and broken voice, Domino sold more than 110 million records and his hits included Blueberry Hill, Ain't That a Shame and Walking To New Orleans. Domino outsold every rock 'n' roll artist aside from Elvis Presley, but his fame was never enough to convince him to leave his home town of New Orleans, where he spent most of his life.
- NewsThe Independent
Fats Domino dead: Why the late musician was the reason Elvis Presley hated being called 'The King'
Legendary musician Fats Domino has died at the age of 89 leaving behind a career which saw the icon pioneer rock and roll and inspire countless artists fro over the decades. One key musician the New Orleans musician influenced was Elvis Presley, a professional respect that evolved into a beautiful friendship which has been well documented over the years. In fact, the singer and pianist was held in such stead by Presley that he refused to answer to his popular moniker 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' wh
- NewsReuters
Fats Domino, rock 'n' roll pioneer, dead at 89
Domino, who for a while was mistakenly thought to have been killed when Hurricane Katrina devastated his New Orleans neighbourhood in 2005, died at home on Tuesday of natural causes, the Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office said. As one of the pioneers of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s, Domino sold 65 million records - more than anyone in that period except Elvis Presley, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- NewsBusiness Insider UK
Fats Domino stirred New Orleans flavor into rock 'n' roll
Domino, the amiable rock 'n' roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano and easy baritone helped change popular music even as it honored the grand, good-humored tradition of the Crescent City, died early Tuesday. Mark Bone, chief investigator with the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, coroner's office, said Domino died of natural causes early Tuesday morning. Domino's 1956 version of "Blueberry Hill" was selected for the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry of historic sound recordings w
- NewsThe Independent
Fats Domino dead: Tributes pour in for legendary musician
Fats Domino — the legendary Rhythm and Blues player — has died age 89 surrounded by family following a longtime illness.
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