Fats Domino
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Summary
Fats Domino was born on February 26, 1928[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on October 24, 2017[3], in Harvey[4]. He worked as a singer[5], pianist[6], jazz musician[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,259 views/month, #6,048 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 28, 1928[11]
- Place of burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: musician[15]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[16], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[19]
- Member of: American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.)[20]
- Influenced by: Amos Milburn[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: rock and roll[23], rhythm and blues[24], boogie-woogie[25], jazz[26]
- Record label: Imperial[27], London Records[28], Mercury Records[29], Philips Records[30], Polydor[31], ABC Records[32], Reprise Records[33]
- Discography: Fats Domino discography[34]
- Commons category: Fats Domino[35]
- Voice type: baritone[36]
- Archives at: University of Maryland Libraries[37]
- Cause of death: organ dysfunction[38]
- Residence: New Orleans[39]
- Family name: Domino[40]
- Given name: Antoine[41], Dominique[42]
- Pseudonym: Fats Domino[43]
- Official website: https://www.fatsdominoofficial.com/[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Fats Domino[45]
- Work location: New Orleans[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Instrument: piano[48], voice[49]
Why It Matters
Fats Domino has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[52], a singer-songwriter[53], 1945–1981[54], of Jamaica[55], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[56]; Randy Newman[57], a singer-songwriter[58], b. 1943[59], of United States[60], awarded the Annie Award[61], specialised in film score[62]; and Clarence "Frogman" Henry[63], a singer[64], 1937–2024[65], of United States[66], specialised in music[67].
FAQs
Where was Fats Domino born?
Fats Domino's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did Fats Domino die?
Fats Domino died in Harvey[4].
What did Fats Domino do for work?
Fats Domino worked as a singer[5], pianist[6], jazz musician[7], songwriter[8], and composer[9].
What awards did Fats Domino receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[16], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[19].
Who did Fats Domino influence?
Fats Domino has been cited as an influence by Bob Marley[52], Randy Newman[57], and Clarence "Frogman" Henry[63].