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Antoine “Fats” Domino –
Musician, piano prodigy, fat man.
February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017.
Aged 89 years.
Most recognized for: A New Orleans bandleader gave ol’ Antoine the nickname “Fats” not because of his girth… but because he reminded him of 2 other popular jazz pianists: Fats Waller and Fats Pichon. The chubbiness was just a bonus. His N’awlins twist on classic rhythm & blues yielded 35 top 40 singles, including the hit “Blueberry Hill.”
Selected by: J. Vaughn
