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".
Known For
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Self
2016
Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans
Himself
2008
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
Self
2008
Ecki's World
Self
2007
Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans
Self
2007
Rockin' Pianos
Self
2004
Piano Blues
Self (archive footage)
2003
The Road to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
2003
The Legends of New Orleans : The music of Fats Domino
Himself
2003
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Self (archive footage)
1999
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Fats Domino
1989
Fats Domino Live from Austin Texas
Himself
1986
American Masters
Self · (1 episode)
1986
Any Which Way You Can
Self (uncredited)
1980
Let the Good Times Roll
Himself
1973
Disco
Self · (1 episode)
1971
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee
Himself
1969
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1968
The Dick Clark Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1958
Jamboree!
Fats Domino
1957
The Girl Can't Help It
Himself
1956
Ricky Nelson & Fats Domino - Rockin' With Rick and Fats
American Bandstand
Self · (1 episode)
1957
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Fats Domino
1956
Fats and Friends
Himself
Austin City Limits
Self · (1 episode)
1975
Le Grand Échiquier
Self · (1 episode)
1972
The Big Beat
(4 episodes)
1957
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1948