Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll (2016)

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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.

Director: Joe Lauro
Genre: Documentary, Music
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Editing: Anthea Carr
Production: Historic Muse
Original Language: en

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rock 'n' roll, blues, american experience, fats domino

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll about?
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.
Who directed Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll was directed by Joe Lauro.
Who stars in Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll stars Fats Domino, Clarke Peters, Cosimo Matassa, David Bartholomew.
What genre is Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a Documentary, Music film.