Movie Description
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
(2016)Overview
One of the most popular rockers of the 1950s and early 60s, Fats Domino and his record sales were rivaled then only by Elvis Presley. With his boogie-woogie piano playing rooted in blues, rhythm & blues, and jazz, he became one of the inventors, along with Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, of rock ‘n’ roll, a revolutionary genre that united young black and white audiences.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joe Lauro
- Producer : Joe Lauro,Rich Nevins,Rick Coleman
- Writer : Rick Coleman,Joe Lauro
- Editor : Anthea Carr
- Cast : Fats Domino,Clarke Peters,Cosimo Matassa,David Bartholomew
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleFats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Status Released
Release Information
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2016-02-26
Original Language
Production CompaniesHistoric Muse
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
