Fats Domino is one of the “Original 6” great rock performers that burst onto the scene in the 1950s. Unlike his contemporaries, he survived into the 1960s (Elvis would return after a stint in the army). Other than Elvis, the others had demons that destroyed their careers and Buddy Holly died in a plane crash. Growing up in New Orleans, Domino knew how to play the game with the white press. He was safe while the other rock stars were dangerous. As a result, he survived. Unfortunately for Fats, he was unable to adapt with the times. As the British Invasion hit, he was pushed aside.
Rock n Roll Moment: By 1959, Elvis was in the army, Buddy Holly was dead, Chuck Berry was in jail, Little Richard joined the clergy, and Jerry Lee Lewis was ostracized. Fats survived. In 2005, Fats survived Hurricane Katrina.
Essential Fats: Greatest Hits: Walking to New Orleans (2007)
Fats Domino’s Top 10:
Ain’t That A Shame
Blueberry Hill
I’m Walkin’
The Fat Man
Walking To New Orleans
Be My Guest
Whole Lotta Loving
I Want To Walk You Home
I’m In Love Again
Blue Monday
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