50's MUSICIAN POST.. ITS DONE NOW :) Fats Domino

Fats first attracted national attention with The Fat Man in 1949
He was born on february 26, 1928
He had 37 top 40 singles
He sings and plays piano
Paul McCartney's song 'Lady Madonna' was inspired by Fats.
It was bands like the Beatles that eventually overcame Domino, and pushed him off the charts.
Chubby Checker's name was inspired by Domino.
In the 1980s, Domino decided he would no longer leave New Orleans, ever for anythnig.
He was invited to play at the whitehouse, but declined, because that would involve leaving new orleans.

The Greatful Dead (WOO)

They were formed in 1965 in SanFran!
members were Brent Mydland, Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann. Phil Lesh and Mickey Hart
They played psychedelic rock, rock and roll, blues, country, jazz and bluegrass.
when they first formed, they were called the warlocks,
they disbanded in '95 after garcia's death, but have played reunion things and such.
Surviving members of the Dead formed the band The Other Ones.
The Dead were known for 'Stoner' images and album art.

Run DMC

was formed in Hollis, in Queens NY
they are regarded as a very influential hip-hop group.
they were active from 1981-2002
They were ranked #48 in rolling stones list of the greatest musical groups of all time.


They were the first rap artist with a Top 10 pop charting rap album