Music icon Fats Domino, who helped shape rock and roll and pop music as we know it, passed away early this morning at the age of 89.
Fats Domino was born Antoine Domino Jr. on February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of a violin player who was one of nine children in their large family.
Fats Domino also made headlines in 2005 when he refused to leave his home as Hurricane Katrina struck.
He even appeared in rock and roll films such as The Girl Can’t Help It and Shake Rattle and Rock.