Music legend Fats Domino has passed away aged 89
<p>Fats Domino, a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer and music legend who helped shape popular music while honouring the traditions of New Orleans, has passed away at age 89.</p>
<p>The Louisiana coroner’s office says the musician, known for his dynamic performance sytle and warm vocals, passed due to natural causes early Tuesday morning.</p>
<p>Domino sold more than 110 million records worldwide over the course of his legendary career with standout hits like <em>Blueberry Hill</em> and <em>Ain’t That A Shame</em>, and he was one of the first 10 honourees named in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. </p>
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<p>While he achieved international acclaim, Domino would stay true to his hometown New Orleans, famously taking back to the stage in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina.</p>
<p>“Fats embodies everything good about New Orleans,” his friend David Lind said in a 2008 interview.</p>
<p>“He’s warm, fun-loving, spiritual, creative and humble. You don’t get more New Orleans than that.”</p>
<p>Domino is credited by many as one of the first musicians to bridge the gap between rock ‘n’ roll and other styles, inspiring the likes of Elvis Presley and The Beatles.</p>
<p>Tributes have started to flow for the legendary musician.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Fats Domino - an inspiration to the band and a music legend. <br />Rest In Peace.<br /><br />Photo © Curt Gunther <a href="https://t.co/7m9IAdrhgY">pic.twitter.com/7m9IAdrhgY</a></p>
— The Beatles (@thebeatles) <a href="https://twitter.com/thebeatles/status/923282587090653184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr">RIP Fats Domino, one pf the last of the Founding Fathers. “Come on pretty baby, we’re gonna rock, gonna roll, until the early light.”</p>
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/923220479145578496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr">Fats Domino’s songs were all over the radio when I was growing up. He was a great singer and piano player and his music will last forever.</p>
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianWilsonLive/status/923232662768189440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
<p>Our thoughts are with his family.</p>
<p><em>Image credit: YouTube / Oliver Klozoph</em></p>
