Fats Domino

Birth Name:

Antoine Dominique Domino

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Received a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 1987
In 1986, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Before his career as a musician took off, he worked odd jobs like hauling ice to pay the bills
His brother-in-law Harrison Verret tutored him in music and introduced him to the New Orleans music scene
Trumpeter Dave Bartholomew discovered him while he was playing in New Orleans's honkytonks, and the two became collaborators
Known for his rolling, boogie-woogie piano style and amiable voice
His 1949 R&B hit "The Fat Man" is often cited as one of the first true rock 'n' roll records
His hits included his breakthrough "Ain't That a Shame" and "Blueberry Hill," "Walking to New Orleans" and "Blue Monday․"
Sold more rock 'n' roll records than every other singer except Elvis Presley in the 1950s
He and his family had to be rescued when their home was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina

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