As popular in the 1950s as Elvis Presley, Fats Domino’s work as a pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll is only part of his story. American Masters explores his life, music, and challenges he faced in the pre-civil rights South.
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As popular in the 1950s as Elvis Presley, Fats Domino’s work as a pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll is only part of his story. American Masters explores his life, music, and challenges he faced in the pre-civil rights South.