Fats Domino

Antoine Fats Domino Jr was an American pianist and singersongwriter 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 US Billboard Top 40 and five of his pre1955 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 millionselling rock and roll record Two of his most famous songs are Aint That A Shame and Blueberry Hill