The very sad news is that one of the true rock 'n' roll greats, Fats Domino, has passed away in New Orleans aged 89.
Famed for tunes like ‘Blueberry Hill’ and ‘Ain’t That A Shame’, Fats, real name Antoine Domino Jr., sold a whopping 65 million records worldwide.
Tributes have been pouring in with Hozier noting: “Was listening to Fats Domino recently, very sad to hear of his passing and so glad of the work he leaves behind.”

I found My Thrill on " Blueberry Hill"! RIP Fats Domino

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) October 25, 2017

RIP fats domino... you helped pave the way for new orleans piano players... see you on top of that blueberry hill in the sky ❤️??❤️

— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) October 25, 2017

"That innocence is there in his music ... people respond to that goodness." - Dr. John on Fats Domino.
RIP, Fats.https://t.co/99OCUgZNxt pic.twitter.com/FLSTMcJ7M0

— Dr. John (@akadrjohn) October 25, 2017

RIP Fats Domino, one pf the last of the Founding Fathers. “Come on pretty baby, we’re gonna rock, gonna roll, until the early light.”

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 25, 2017

Here's hoping Fats gets a real New Orleans send-off, Dixieland band and all. So sorry he's gone, so glad for his tunes.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 25, 2017