Fats Domino
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Fats Domino
Summary
Fats Domino is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on February 26, 1928[3]. He passed away in Harvey[4]. He died on October 24, 2017[5]. He worked as a singer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], songwriter[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,926 views/month, #6,048 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New Orleans[2], Fats Domino…
- Fats Domino died in Harvey[4].
- Fats Domino was born on February 26, 1928[3].
- Fats Domino was born on February 28, 1928[12].
- Fats Domino died on October 24, 2017[5].
- Burial took place at Mount Olivet Cemetery[13].
- Fats Domino held citizenship in United States[14].
- Fats Domino is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Fats Domino worked as a singer[6].
- Fats Domino's professions included pianist[7].
- Fats Domino's professions included jazz musician[8].
- Fats Domino worked as a songwriter[9].
- Fats Domino's professions included composer[10].
- Fats Domino's professions included musician[16].
- Fats Domino received the National Medal of Arts[17].
- Fats Domino received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].
- Fats Domino received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
- Fats Domino received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[20].
- Fats Domino was a member of American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.)[21].
- Fats Domino was influenced by Amos Milburn[22].
- Fats Domino is recorded as male[23].
- Fats Domino's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Fats Domino's genre is rock and roll[25].
- Fats Domino's genre is rhythm and blues[26].
- Fats Domino's genre is boogie-woogie[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in New Orleans[2], Fats Domino… Recorded date of birth include February 26, 1928[3] and February 28, 1928[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], songwriter[9], composer[10], and musician[16].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[17], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1984[30]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[20], a music museum[36], in United States[37], founded in 1983[38].
Death and Burial
Fats Domino died on October 24, 2017[5]. He died in Harvey[4]. The cause of death was organ dysfunction[39]. He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Fats Domino ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,926 views/month, #6,048 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[42], a singer-songwriter[43], b. 1943[44], of United States[45], awarded the Annie Award[46], specialised in film score[47]; Bob Marley[48], a singer-songwriter[49], 1945–1981[50], of Jamaica[51], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[52]; and Clarence "Frogman" Henry[53], a singer[54], 1937–2024[55], of United States[56], specialised in music[57].
FAQs
Where was Fats Domino born?
Fats Domino's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did Fats Domino die?
Fats Domino passed away in Harvey[4].
What did Fats Domino do for work?
Fats Domino worked as singer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], songwriter[9], and composer[10].
What awards did Fats Domino receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[17], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[20].
Who did Fats Domino influence?
Fats Domino has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[42], Bob Marley[48], and Clarence "Frogman" Henry[53].