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One of the all-time greats and so influential.
Ain't that a shame.
I remember Happy Days and 'I Found My Thrill'. Sad loss.
Pinkster - very good.
Ah bugger 🙁
My and my Dad went to see him, along with Chuck Berry & Little Richard in Sheffield in 1995. Seem to recall he was ill back then!
50's Rock n Roll never really moved me..but obviously had its influences on music that I do love ..for that ..thanks.
I loved his Pizzas
Wow - tbh, I assumed he was much older and had died a long time ago.
Had a tape of a 'best of' as a teen and played it to death.
Blueberry Hill
My Blue Heaven
My gateway to the blues
My gateway to the blues
with due respect to Fats, RIP. Is blues the most overrated genre ever?
no, that would be punk.
RIP big man.
No idea, but there are times when only the blues will dowith due respect to Fats, RIP. Is blues the most overrated genre ever?
I really don't like trad blues..but blues rock..now you are talking ..
with due respect to Fats, RIP. Is blues the most overrated genre ever?
Hardly, when most modern popular and rock music owes its existence to blues.
The poster of this statement should do his music history homework.
nickc - Member
Is blues the most overrated genre ever?
nope.
RIP Fars Domino. One of that first generation of true rock and roll pioneers. Thanks for your legacy.
I really enjoy his music, may he Rock In Peace
A few interview clips, songs and tribute on the Craig Charles Funk & Soul show last Sat:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09byft8#play
(from approx 1h40)