With the passing of one of the last of the early rock ’n’ roll pioneers, Fats Domino, on Oct. 24, tributes poured in from fellow musicians and entertainers to celebrate the life of the singer-songwriter-pianist.
Best Classic Bands has assembled ones that felt particularly meaningful, including many from his fellow New Orleans musicians.
#RIPFats
[Dr. John & Fats Domino 📷 by Erika Goldring, Getty New Orleans, 2014] pic.twitter.com/eYoKqrRdul— Dr. John (@akadrjohn) October 25, 2017
Fats Domino – an inspiration to the band and a music legend.
Rest In Peace.Photo © Curt Gunther pic.twitter.com/7m9IAdrhgY
— The Beatles (@thebeatles) October 25, 2017
.Rest In Peace, my friend. Fats Domino’s rockin’ records were just like he was, full of joy and happiness. #blueberryhill #rockandroll pic.twitter.com/46bEtDqneb
— Duane Eddy (@DuaneEddy) October 25, 2017
RIP fats domino… you helped pave the way for new orleans piano players… see you on top of that blueberry hill in the sky ❤️🙏🏼❤️
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) October 25, 2017
I found My Thrill on ” Blueberry Hill”! RIP Fats Domino
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 25, 2017
Final gig @UArena tonight #NoFilterTour in #Paris. I’ll be thinking of you #FatsDomino ~ God bless you, what a wonderful guy pic.twitter.com/SSOGxO2Ofx
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) October 25, 2017
Fats Domino was one of mine and my brother Artie’s biggest influence with his singing and piano playing. He was one of…
Posted by Aaron Neville on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
We lost another original great one that helped pioneer the blue print of our musical highway. Mr. Fats Domino as we Send out yr prayers & love vibes to his family & friends. R.I.P. & MAY YR LEGACY LIVE ON…
Posted by William “Bootsy” Collins on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
“This gentleman was a huge influence on me when I started out.” Rest in peace #FatsDomino. pic.twitter.com/JEqFKvO2Za
— Elvis Presley (@ElvisPresley) October 25, 2017
“I was saddened today to hear of the passing of my good friend Fats Domino. He will be missed.” – Jerry Lee pic.twitter.com/lf00DOKWx4
— Jerry Lee Lewis (@jerryleelewis) October 25, 2017
On Oct. 26, Paul McCartney shared his thoughts on his Facebook page: “Rest in peace Fats Domino, the great rock ’n’ roll pianist and singer who thrilled us in our early days in Liverpool. His hit records like ‘Ain’t That A Shame’, ‘Blueberry Hill’, ‘I’m In Love Again’ and many others introduced us to the sounds of New Orleans rock ‘n’ roll. We were excited to meet Fats once in his home town of New Orleans. He was wearing a huge star spangled diamond encrusted watch which was our first encounter with bling! His voice, piano playing and musical style was a huge influence on us and his appearance in the film ‘The Girl Can’t Help It’ was truly magnificent. As one of my favourite rock ‘n’ roll singers, I will remember him fondly and always think of him with that twinkle in his eye. I read that he had eight children. He himself was named Antoine. His kids were named Antoine III, Anatole, Andre, Antonio, Antoinette, Andrea, Anola and Adonica. Now that is pure Fats!”
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Jump into a conversationFats was a member of the nucleus of Rock ‘n Roll. Sad to lose another of the greats of the music industry. Unfortunately, this is the final chapter all of us must face. Luckily he was with us for a long time and I’m sure he had a full life. This is one of those situations where I’d rather celebrate his life than mourn it. RIP and Peace to friends and family.
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