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The big beat : Fats Domino and the birth of rock n' roll

Joe Lauro

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Summary: The documentary traces how Fats Domino's brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues morphed into rock and roll, appealing to black and white audiences alike. Includes the 60-minute PBS broadcast version and the full 90-minute "director's cut," which includes extensive additional performance footage.

Reviews (1)

DownBeat

2016 June

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John Hadley

2016 June

"This documentary by Joe Lauro persuasively advances the proposition that pianist Fats Domino is not only a giant in New Orleans r&b but also, as the film title says, a parent of rock 'n' roll ... The black-and-white concert sequences are priceless".

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