185 Fats Domino (1928-2017) “Ain’t That a Shame” 1955

“Well before the British Invasion reintroduced African-American music to white American audiences, Domino had been the harbinger: he crashed a host of mainstream venues (Steve Allen, Ed Sullivan and Dick Clark, for starters) and played everywhere from the Apollo to all-white clubs. He was proud that his subversive, sensual music caused riots” (Kirkus Reviews, 4/1/2006).

Fats Domino “Ain’t That a Shame”