Rest in Peace, Fats. :(

AdamJoshua · 10-25-2017, 09:58 AM

Fats Domino, the legendary New Orleans singer and piano player who took the '50s and '60s by storm ... is dead.

Domino died in New Orleans, surrounded by friends and family, according to his daughter.

His hits were epic ... "Blueberry Hill," "Ain't That a Shame" and "I'm Walkin'."

https://youtu.be/bKQZy2PJtq8

icehog3 · 10-25-2017, 10:06 AM

Sorry to say I didn't know he was still with us until now.

R.I.P. to a true original.

The Poet · 10-25-2017, 10:57 AM

For those who were not there, fact is rock 'n roll could have ended early. After Elvis entered the Army in 1958, and after The Day The Music Died early in 1959, and before The British Invasion exploded in 1964, the genre was kept alive principally by two performers. One was Chubby Checker, who kicked off The Twist and the whole dance craze. The other was Fats, whose music was rowdy enough for the kids yet restrained enough for their parents. Rest in peace, Fats. You were, and remain, a legend.

icehog3 · 10-25-2017, 03:00 PM

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For those who were not there, fact is rock 'n roll could have ended early. After Elvis entered the Army in 1958, and after The Day The Music Died early in 1959, and before The British Invasion exploded in 1964, the genre was kept alive principally by two performers. One was Chubby Checker, who kicked off The Twist and the whole dance craze. The other was Fats, whose music was rowdy enough for the kids yet restrained enough for their parents. Rest in peace, Fats. You were, and remain, a legend.

Interesting stuff, thanks Thomas.

The Poet · 10-25-2017, 03:42 PM

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Interesting stuff, thanks Thomas.

Being old has a few perks, brother. Damn few, but a few.

icehog3 · 10-25-2017, 06:06 PM

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Being old has a few perks, brother. Damn few, but a few.

That's actually really good news.

G G · 10-25-2017, 11:39 AM

Godspeed Fats. I remember when I was very young we had a couple of his albums, and I loved listening to him sing.

CigarNut · 10-25-2017, 01:45 PM

May He Rest In Peace.

The Poet · 10-25-2017, 06:44 PM

Yeah, twenty years from now you can confirm to youngsters that there was indeed once a band called Foo Fighters.

icehog3 · 10-25-2017, 10:03 PM

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Yeah, twenty years from now you can confirm to youngsters that there was indeed once a band called Foo Fighters.

If I'm still able to put together a coherent sentence in 20 years, I'll be way above my own expectations.

pnoon · 10-25-2017, 11:47 PM

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If I'm still able to put together a coherent sentence in 20 years, I'll be way above my own expectations.

Ah, but can you do it now?

icehog3 · 10-26-2017, 12:58 AM

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If I'm still able to put together a coherent sentence in 20 years, I'll be way above my own expectations.

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Ah, but can you do it now?

I'm contrite to say that the delusions are all but real.

drjammer · 10-26-2017, 08:08 AM

R.I.P. Fats, always loved your music.

massphatness · 10-26-2017, 08:37 AM

RIP Fats

Richie Cunningham killing it on "I found my thrill ..." just popped into my head and made me smile.

AdamJoshua · 10-26-2017, 08:40 AM

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RIP Fats

Richie Cunningham killing it on "I found my thrill ..." just popped into my head and made me smile.

https://youtu.be/o20YZ9B5BaQ

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Rest in Peace, Fats. :( Fats Domino, the legendary New Orleans singer and piano player who took the '50s and '60s by storm ... is dead. Domino died in New Orleans, surrounded by friends and family, according to his daughter. His hits were epic ... "Blueberry Hill," "Ain't That a Shame" and "I'm Walkin'." https://youtu.be/bKQZy2PJtq8

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: Rest in Peace, Fats. :( Sorry to say I didn't know he was still with us until now. R.I.P. to a true original. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Rest in Peace, Fats. :( For those who were not there, fact is rock 'n roll could have ended early. After Elvis entered the Army in 1958, and after The Day The Music Died early in 1959, and before The British Invasion exploded in 1964, the genre was kept alive principally by two performers. One was Chubby Checker, who kicked off The Twist and the whole dance craze. The other was Fats, whose music was rowdy enough for the kids yet restrained enough for their parents. Rest in peace, Fats. You were, and remain, a legend. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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