Fats Domino

Fats Domino was one of the most popular early rock and roll musicians. He was significant in the transition from jump blues to rock and roll in that he was a piano-oriented rock musician.

successes
He had numerous hit singles, including The Fat Man, the first single to go platinum.

awards
He was a charter member of the Hall of Fame. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommended songs

 * Blue Monday
 * Blueberry Hill

trivia
His name was the inspiration for that of Chubby Checker. The Beatles performed the song Lady Madonna in his style, which he later covered. He was inducted by Billy Joel. R&B Hall of Fame.