Fats Domino is one of the most famous American pianist and singer-songwriters in U.S. history. How much do you know about this musical legend? Take our quiz to find out!
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What is Domino's real first name?
Antoine
George
Frankie
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In what year was Fats Domino born?
1902
1928
1951
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What type of music style is Domino's music based on?
rhythm and blues
rock and roll
country
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Where was Fats Domino born?
Kentucky
Georgia
Louisiana
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In what year did Fats Domino begin his career?
1947
1967
1925
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What New Orleans bandleader discovered Fats Domino and helped launch his career?
Count Basie
Billy Diamond
Paul McCartney
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Which of the following songs gained Domino national attention in 1950?
Carry On Rockin'
Blueberry Hill
The Fat Man
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What was the name of Domino's debut album?
This Is Fats
Carry On Rockin'
Goin' Home
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Which of these 1950's films did Domino appear in?
Shake, Rattle, and Rock!
On The Waterfront
North by Northwest
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In his last Top 100 hit, Domino recorded a cover of what Beatles song?
Lady Madonna
Yellow Submarine
Come Together
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During what tragic event was Fats Domino temporarily thought dead?
September 11th
Haiti Earthquake
Hurricane Katrina
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Which U.S. president visited Fats Domino's home in Louisiana following its rebuilding?
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Well, maybe Fats's music just wasn't for you. If that's the case, you likely wouldn't know too much about his life and career, so that would explain the score on this quiz. Don't beat yourself up too bad over the score!
C+, Failed at Fats
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You may have missed some of the more difficult ones, but you nailed a solid portion of the questions on this quiz. You're clearly a fan of one of the most impressive musicians in United States history.
B+, Fats Fan
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You're clearly a major fan of one of the most decorated musicians in the history of the United States. Good work on this quiz, check out some of the other music based ones here on the site!
A+, Fats Fanatic
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Right!
1
What is Domino's real first name?
Antoine
George
Frankie
2
In what year was Fats Domino born?
1902
1928
1951
3
What type of music style is Domino's music based on?
rhythm and blues
rock and roll
country
4
Where was Fats Domino born?
Kentucky
Georgia
Louisiana
5
In what year did Fats Domino begin his career?
1947
1967
1925
6
What New Orleans bandleader discovered Fats Domino and helped launch his career?
Count Basie
Billy Diamond
Paul McCartney
7
Which of the following songs gained Domino national attention in 1950?
Carry On Rockin'
Blueberry Hill
The Fat Man
8
What was the name of Domino's debut album?
This Is Fats
Carry On Rockin'
Goin' Home
9
Which of these 1950's films did Domino appear in?
Shake, Rattle, and Rock!
On The Waterfront
North by Northwest
10
In his last Top 100 hit, Domino recorded a cover of what Beatles song?
Lady Madonna
Yellow Submarine
Come Together
11
During what tragic event was Fats Domino temporarily thought dead?
September 11th
Haiti Earthquake
Hurricane Katrina
12
Which U.S. president visited Fats Domino's home in Louisiana following its rebuilding?
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
