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Fats Domino (Antoine Domino Jr. (The Fat Man, The King of Rock 'n' Roll, The Father of Rock 'n' Roll)) was born on 26 February, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Fats Domino's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?

Popular As Antoine Domino Jr. (The Fat Man, The King of Rock 'n' Roll, The Father of Rock 'n' Roll)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 26 February, 1928
Birthday 26 February
Birthplace New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 24 October, 2017
Died Place New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Nationality United States

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Fats Domino Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Fats Domino height is 5' 4" (1.63 m) .

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Height 5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Who Is Fats Domino's Wife?

His wife is Rosemary Hall (6 August 1948 - 10 March 2008) ( her death) ( 8 children)

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Wife Rosemary Hall (6 August 1948 - 10 March 2008) ( her death) ( 8 children)
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Fats Domino Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fats Domino worth at the age of 89 years old? Fats Domino’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Fats Domino's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Shake, Rattle & Rock! (1956)$1,500

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1925

He was voted the 25th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.

1928

Fats Domino was born on February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA as Antoine Domino Jr. He was married to Rosemary Hall.

1949

He did not get his famous moniker as a result of his first hit, "The Fat Man" (1949) (which sold more than a million copies). In fact, that event took place when he was ten years old playing honky-tonk piano at the Hideaway Bar, where the resident bandleader Bill Diamond gave him the nickname.

1950

Although never really in the mainstream of early rock and roll, he was one of the most influential singers in rock. He was one of the biggest stars of rock and roll in the 1950s and one of the first rhythm and blues artists to gain popularity with white audiences.

1952

Had numerous hit songs between 1952 and 1960, including "Ain't That a Shame", "Blueberry Hill" and "I'm Walkin'".

1957

In 1957, his brother-in-law approached him with a song he had written that he thought would be perfect for Fats. However, Domino turned down the song. The song was "You Talk Too Much" and was later recorded by Joe Jones, reaching #3 on the Billboard charts.

1986

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), the American Songwriters Hall of Fame (1998), the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (2007), and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame (2016).

1998

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C. (1998).

2005

On September 1, 2005, when Hurricane Katrina was approaching New Orleans, he decided to stay at his home and was missed for days. He was later rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter.

2017

Fats Domino passed away on October 24, 2017, four months away from what would have been his 90th birthday on February 26, 2018.