In New Orleans died legendary jazz pianist and singer Antoine Dominique Domino, known under the name fats Domino. The musician passed away at the age of 89 at his home surrounded by family.
Domino death occurred Tuesday at 3:30 of natural causes, as reported by the Associated Press, referring to Mark Bonn, a leading medical examiner, Jefferson parish coroners the Office.
The deceased is considered one of the pioneers of rock ‘ n ‘ roll and the founder of the style of R’n’b. At the time, Domino’s was able to change the direction of popular music, and his hit «Blueberry Hill,» «Ain’t It a Shame» and «Blue Monday» influenced the work of such stars of the last century as Paul McCartney and Randy Newman.
Peak of career of the vocalist in the 50s of the last century, when five of his albums have acquired gold status. In total, it sold 110 million records Domino. The only one who surpassed him in this indicator is Elvis Presley.
Fats Domino — the owner of honourable awards Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. Besides, he was one of the first musicians inducted into the Hall of fame rock-n-roll.
