Fats Domino: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

His career through links:

Fats Domino Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/fats-domino/


Official Site: http://www.fatsdominomusic.com/

Fats gained national attention in 1949 with…

The Fat Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIz1cPfTRW4

He continued to score R&B hits until 1955 when he hit the big time. His success coincided with Rock n Roll's rise to prominence.

Ain’t That a Shame: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoopwXoG79M

My Blue Heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdSU-LxwfgE

Blueberry Hill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQCPrwKzdo

Blue Monday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-PZIvzO64

I’m Walkin‘: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivU15WbNq1M

I Want To Walk You Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjDHnT8ymV8

Walking to New Orleans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDGWhqmF9RI

In 1968, he made his last appearance on the charts with a Beatles cover:

Lady Madonna:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OdbPpvFYg

He continued to record regularly until the early 80s. Today, Fats continues to perform and occasionally records.

In 2005, he was rescued by the Coast Guard in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXPAXDQHaiw

Influence:

Paul McCartney wrote Lady Madonna in an attempt to copy Domino’s style:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPwLnGQzKEg

Paul McCartney: Ain’t That a Shame: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEN2UqXofz4

Led Zeppelin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J54NapjjbZY&feature=related

Happy Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o20YZ9B5BaQ

Tom Petty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrfDDogsyYg