rock ‘n’ roll Pioneer
American Pianist and Singer-Songwriter
A Rhythm and Blue Star (R&B)
One of the first rock ‘n’ roll stars
Marked the New Orleans Sound
In 1950’s – 1960’s sold more than 65 million copies
Between 1955 – 1960 had 11 top US pop hits
Elvis Presley said that “Domino was a huge influence on me when I started out”
Most distinguished rock-and-roll style hero
(February 26, 1928 – October 2, 2017)
In the houses where people had a piano in their rooms, I’d stop and play. That’s how I practiced. – Antoine Fats Domino, Jr.
Well, I wouldn’t want to say that I started it (rock ‘n’ roll), but I don’t remember anyone else before me playing that kind of stuff. -Antoine Fats Domino, Jr
I sure do appreciate that people think so much about me. – Antoine Fats Domino, Jr.
