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Release Date:
February 26, 2016
Original Title:
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Alternate Titles:
American Experience: Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Big Beat: Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Genres:
Documentary | Music
Production Companies:
Historic Muse
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
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.
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Director:
Joe Lauro
Editor:
Anthea Carr
Producer:
Rick Coleman
Joe Lauro
Rich Nevins
Writer:
Joe Lauro
Rick Coleman
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