Yahoo News Fats Domino dead: Tributes pour in for legendary musician
Fats Domino — the legendary Rhythm and Blues player — has died age 89 surrounded by family following a longtime illness.
The singer and piano player was one of the most influential artists of a generation, the likes of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Tom Petty citing Domino as an influence.
Famous faces from across the art world have paid tribute to Domino, including the likes of LL Cool J, Billy Bragg, and Samuel L. Jackson.
LL wrote on Twitter "I found my thrill on blueberry hill... that line inspired me to dream," quoting Domino's popular song "Blueberry Hill".
I found my thrill on blueberry hill... that line inspired me to dream. #Fatsdomino rest eternally
— LLCOOLJ. (@llcoolj) 25 October 2017
So long Fats. One of the greats. https://t.co/xvQyBDm59R
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) 25 October 2017
'Ain't That A Shame'. Fats Domino RIP https://t.co/3pq8KJKwQH
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) 25 October 2017
I found My Thrill on " Blueberry Hill"! RIP Fats Domino
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) 25 October 2017
RIP Fats Domino. pic.twitter.com/Y2HmKtG9OM
— billboard (@billboard) 25 October 2017
Was listening to Fats Domino recently, very sad to hear of his passing and so glad of the work he leaves behind.
— Hozier (@Hozier) 25 October 2017
We have lost a TRUE American treasure.
God bless you Fats!! RIP.https://t.co/Fgu25tRVf3— Kid Rock (@KidRock) 25 October 2017
Had the pleasure of meeting Fats Domino at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.
— Limmy (@DaftLimmy) 25 October 2017
RIP fats domino... you helped pave the way for new orleans piano players... see you on top of that blueberry hill in the sky
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) 25 October 2017
#R.I.P. Fats Domino pic.twitter.com/WymKIvWitf
— Katreese Barnes (@KatreeseBarnes) 25 October 2017
Aww dammit. RIP Fats Domino, one of Rock & Roll's founding fathers. pic.twitter.com/Qyjbfx2EvM
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) 25 October 2017
Flags flying at half staff on Blueberry Hill. - https://t.co/PhEQE5sOS8
— Leonard Pitts, Jr. (@LeonardPittsJr1) 25 October 2017
Antoine 'Fats' Domino was born in New Orleans LA, in the lower ninth ward on 26 February 1928.
The youngest of eight siblings, Domino began his music career in 1949, teaming up with trumpet player and band leader Dave Bartholomew, who produced and co-wrote Domino's first record "The Fat Man" that same year.
It was the first rock and roll record to sell over a million copies, and achieved a No.2 ranking on the R&B charts. Among his greatest works are songs such as "Blueberry Hill", "Ain't That A Shame" and "I'm Walking To New Orleans".
