Antoine "Fats" Domino, the famous New
Orleans musician, whose piano-playing music and grinning face entertained ages
of crowds far and wide and presented an unmistakable rock and roll musicality
and blues sound to the world, passed away on early Tuesday morning. He was 89.
The chief investigator said that Domino died due to some common and natural causes at 3.30 a.m. on Tuesday.
The always-hermitic and humble Domino had retired
from performing right away after Hurricane Katrina and had been in declining health
conditions in the course of recent years. Domino changed the rush of music as
one of the pioneers of Rock n' Roll, smashing records and shading hindrances.
He motivated not only New Orleans performers, but rather musicians all over the
world.
On his demise, fans and friends assembled around his
house, brought flowers, even a memorable photograph of Domino with Elvis
Presley, paying tribute to the legend.
"Together they vanquished the world," Don
Bartholomew said.
Don Bartholomew, child of Fats Domino's companion and associate Dave Bartholomew, remained in front of his home on Wednesday. In the same way as others across the world, his family is also shattered. "My father adored Fats. He loved Fats, beyond all doubts. He was more like a brother to him, and we're exceptionally hurt right now," Bartholomew said.
Starting in 1949 with "The Fat Man," Domino and his long-lasting associate and producer Dave Bartholomew wrenched out hit after hit, establishing a framework for what might progress towards becoming rock and roll in the 1950s. The songwriting pair additionally found achievement in America with their 1955 "Ain't That A Shame."
As everyone assembles to say goodbye, Bartholomew
says- "We know that Fats is playing piano in paradise,"