Book documents Crescent City before Katrina, flood Nov 1, 2009
At a launch party for "The Year Before The Flood," Sublette learned he had made a fan out of Fats Domino, who sent along an autographed photo that read, "Keep writing.". Tom Lowenburg, co-owner of Octavia Books in New Orleans, said readers appreciate Sublette's perspective and gift for storytelling. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Classic artists rock an epic Rock Hall show Oct 30, 2009
Banner night: The acts performed under a wood-framed arch adorned with images of Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, the Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Sizzling warm-up: As lights dimmed, video clips played on a curved screen above the stage, showing Rock Hall induction speeches and all-star jams of dozens of stars. (USA Today -- Life)
Tainted love Oct 30, 2009
I'd be at his house and in the mornings he'd be playing Scottish folk music, in the afternoon he'd be sitting at his piano playing opera arias, then in the evening he'd be listening to Fats Domino. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Folk music listings Sep 13, 2009
KEB MO The hip bluesman recently expanded his passion for giving modern voice to African-American traditions with homages to Fats Domino and 60s protest music. On his latest album, Suitcase, he plays with jazz, country, and Latin colors, but his blues heart shines like a Delta dawn. (Boston Globe)
Jazz event kicks off NOLA festivities Sep 11, 2009
Other songs played were Bugle Boy, St. James Infirmary, Iko, Iko which got everyone singing along, the Dr. John tune Tipitina, the Fats Domino song I m Walkin , White s version of the songs Burgundy Street Blues and Sunday Morning, and John Boutte s song Sisters. Berry s faith in New Orleans culture and art was summed up in one sentence: Politics failed, but culture prevailed. (The Maroon, LA)
Rhythm & Roots Sep 4, 2009
They ve found such good feedback from playing these songs on stage that band members are eager to record them, including their version of the Piaf classic, Je Ne Regrette Rien ; a little-known Fats Domino song, Honest Papas ; and several originals by the three songwriters in the band: Riley (accordion-player), along with David Greely (fiddler) and Sam Broussard (guitarist). Other Playboys are Kevin Dugas on drums and Brazos Huval on bass. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Four Decades of Vinyl brings back memories Aug 20, 2009
Another Lakeland singer taking you down memory lane is Larry Williams with Fats Domino s Blueberry Hill and Louis Armstrong s What a Wonderful World. California Dreaming will prove to be a real treat as it won t be the typical rendition of the Mamas and Papas. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Raitt, Mahal stop in Boston, play well together, but leave the heat off Aug 17, 2009
Mahal was in amiable, loose-limbed form, crisscrossing the map and the decades during his opening set with a spry Cajun take on Fats Domino s R&B classic Hello Josephine, his own soulful Farther on Down the Road (You Will Accompany Me), and the signature country-picker Fishing Blues. Mahal s presence loosened up Raitt, and with a 10-piece backing band and songs from Jimmy McCracklin and Toots Hibbert to dig into, the pair locked into some meaty licks and tasty grooves. (Boston Globe)
Still Completely First Raitt Aug 11, 2009
" She adds Fats Domino and Chuck Berry to the musicians she went "absolutely nuts" for, along with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles and Motown. And old-time bluesmen like Mississippi Fred McDowell, for whom she opened at some New York Clubs at the start of her career. Redhaired Raitt (her white streak, she says, "is definitely the only natural color I've still got") is clearly still enjoying her rockin' self. "I'll be 60 this year. Can you believe this. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Dazzlers to perform at Aug. 15. festival at WC Jul 24, 2009
During their touring years in Nashville, The Dazzlers recorded and performed with legendary artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and Chuck Berry. After fifty years, the band is still generating their distinctive sound in the studio and on the stage. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Cosimo Matassa recalls engineering the sound of New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
Matassa worked with Fats Domino, Ray Charles and many others. By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS Low visibility never bothered Cosimo Matassa. (USA Today -- Life)
Band concert is Tuesday9:49 am | (No comments posted.) Jul 14, 2009
Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino arr. Paul Murtha; The Pride of the Wolverines March - John Philip Sousa; The Star-Spangled Banner. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Song of success: Balch Springs mayor, husband a melodic duo Jul 11, 2009
Greenhaw won a Grammy in 2003, Bartholomew is credited with Fats Domino s rise to fame, and Larry along with the Light Crust Doughboys and others was nominated for a Grammy for the album Southern Meets Soul. Legendary producer Quincy Jones recently told Larry that he was just one step away from taking his music to the masses. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'Twilight' sinks teeth into 5 MTV awards Jun 2, 2009
NEW ORLEANS Fats Domino rarely emerges from his Louisiana home and many wondered if he'd show up for "The Domino Effect," his namesake concert that raises funds to help rebuild schools and playgrounds damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Sure enough, the 81-year-old New Orleans native smiled and waved from his private suite at Saturday's concert to see two of his old friends perform Little Richard and B.B. King. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Domino effect Jun 1, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. Sure enough, the 81-year-old New Orleans native did show up. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Fats Domino makes rare concert appearance Jun 1, 2009
Fats Domino visits with Little Richard in a dressing room after Richards' performance at The Domino Effect, a tribute concert ... NEW ORLEANS - Fats Domino rarely emerges from his Louisiana home and many wondered if he would show up for "The Domino Effect," his namesake concert that raises funds to help rebuild schools and playgrounds damaged by Hurricane Katrina. (MSNBC -- News)
Looking Back May 28, 2009
Fats Domino tops her favorite male singer list and Connie Frances rates No. 1 in the female bracket. 25 years ago June 4, 1984 New arrivals Twin sons were born May 19 to Ryan and Deb Hartley of South Carolina. (Kalona News, IA)
Konotey Ahulu at the Caribbean Centre May 15, 2009
Ray Charles, Steve Wonder, James Brown, Louis Armstrong , Count Basie , George Benson , Brook Benton , Church Berry , Fats Domino, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Al Green to mention a few and all the great American musicians. His answer is that they all have at least 3 things in common beginning with the letters A, G, and M which he interprets as AFRICA, GENIUS, and MUSIC. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Don Pitts: A voice from the '50s May 6, 2009
The ABC policy - which was typical of radio before Top 40 - explains why, on this purported countdown of "the biggest sellers of the week," we have Teresa Brewer and Johnnie Ray, who barely cracked the Top 20, but not Fats Domino, who had a Top 10 hit at the same time. "We just ignored rock 'n' roll," he says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
African dancers perform at New Orleans Jazz Fest May 2, 2009
From an early age she learned the piano playing styles of some of the city's most noted artists, including Fats Domino, Professor Longhair and James Booker. She counted pianist Allen Toussaint, the subject of this year's official Jazz Fest poster, among her biggest inspirations. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dave Matthews Band Added to AT&T Music's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival May 1, 2009
5:30 PM Classic performance: Fats Domino (2000). 5:40 PM. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AT&T Delivers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to Fans Via Three Screens Apr 30, 2009
classic performances from Jimmy Buffett, Sting and Fats Domino with rare performance footage from the 2000 festival; and. much, much more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MORE: Jazz Fest flaunts its Louisiana roots Apr 28, 2009
(Not that Year 1 didn't have its heavyweights: Mahalia Jackson, Duke Ellington and Fats Domino played. . (USA Today -- Life)
Musician finds home in New Iberia Apr 13, 2009
Stanfield recalled playing with Irma Thomas, Fats Domino, B.B. King, James Rivers, Aaron Neville and many others until the club stopped having live entertainment in 1969. He continued to play music in church and at home, but his piano, keyboards and two organs fell victim to Katrina. (New Iberia, LA)
Michelle Obama embraced by royalty Apr 4, 2009
Little Richard, Berry salute Fats Domino ... They're part of a May 30 concert at the New Orleans Arena called "The Domino Effect" because they'll be performing songs popularized by New Orleans native and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Fats Domino. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Concert to raise money for Brees' Dream Foundation Apr 3, 2009
The May 30 concert is being called "The Domino Effect" because Richard, Berry and other artists will be performing songs previously recorded by New Orleans native Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer Fats Domino. Domino, who is 81, has been invited to attend the concert but will not be performing. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Toussaint, 'Trombone Shorty' grace Jazz Fest posters Mar 25, 2009
It's the fifth Jazz Fest poster by Michalopoulos, whose previous posters featured Dr. John in 1998, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong in 2001, Mahalia Jackson in 2003 and Fats Domino in 2006. At 23, Andrews is one of the youngest artists to appear on a poster. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Irvin Mayfield to open Bourbon Street jazz club Mar 22, 2009
Famed New Orleans musicians Fats Domino and trumpeter-bandleader Al Hirt have performed there, Mayfield said. The room's smallish size and wood floors with carpeting enhance what Mayfield called great acoustics. (Yahoo News)
New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo dies Mar 21, 2009
Bocage released more than 50 singles in his career a number second only to Fats Domino among New Orleans artists including Check Mr. Popeye in 1962. That was probably his biggest hit, said friend and musician Gregory Davis, 52, a trumpet player for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. (MSNBC -- Music)
Ark. governor sings over signing rock highway bill Mar 21, 2009
J.R. Rogers of Walnut Ridge, designates U.S. 67 in Jackson, Lawrence and Randolph counties as "Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67." Besides Presley and Johnny Cash, the bill notes that Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino also played at clubs along the stretch of highway. Burgess said "rock 'n' roll highway" is an appropriate name for the stretch of road in northeast Arkansas. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Singer-pianist Eddie Bo passes away at 79 Mar 21, 2009
A prolific singer and songwriter, versatile in funk, jazz and rhythm and blues styles, Bocage claimed to have made more 45rpm records than any other New Orleans artist besides Fats Domino. His career also included producing records for Irma Thomas, Art Neville, Robert Parker, Chris Kenner and Johnny Adams. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Ark. Senate panel OKs Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67 Mar 17, 2009
Besides Presley and Cash, the bill notes that Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino also played at clubs along the stretch of highway. The venues they played at included the Silver Moon in Newport, Charley's Place in Swifton and on top of the Skylark Drive-In in Pocahontas, the proposal says. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Making music has always come naturally to Camargo man Mar 15, 2009
Lewis is one of Long s favorite performers, along with Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Elvis, of course. I liked them all, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ivory tickling made easier (245) Mar 10, 2009
Playing the chord notes singly in a specific rhythm bottom, middle, top, middle, top was used by Fats Domino for his distinctive sound. Boogie-rhythm music can be produced by duplicating the bottom note of a chord as the added top note and played one note at a time. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
