Fats Domino

Fats Domino was one of the most popular early rock and roll musicians. He had numerous hit singles, including The Fat Man, the first single to go platinum. He was significant in the transition from jump blues to rock and roll in that he was a piano-oriented rock musician. 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 a charter member of the Hall of Fame. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted by Billy Joel.