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Lewis, Smiley 1913-1966

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Wouter Keesing collection on Fats Domino and New Orleans R&B

 Collection 0070-SCPA
Abstract Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr., (b. New Orleans, LA, February 26, 1928; d. Harvey, LA, October 24, 2017) was an iconic figure in the history of rock 'n' roll in the United States. The peak of his career took place in the 1950s, but he was actively involved in the music industry for most of his life. Renowned as a pianist and singer-songwriter, some of Fats Domino's greatest hits include "Blueberry Hills" (1956) and "Ain't That A Shame" (1955). This collection has been separated into six series...
Dates: 1952-1998 ; Majority of material found within 1952-1960, 1978-1996