Party lovers from all four of earth’s corners will descend on New Orleans this weekend for Mardi Gras, a few days ahead of the big finale, “Fat Tuesday,” on February 28th.
There’s another celebration going on in town, in addition to the parades–Sunday, Feb. 26, Fats Domino turns 88-years old.
Fats Domino’s music is a cornerstone of early rock, which, by definition, means that it’s part of the fabric of life for most early Boomers (aka Zoomers) —-those in the 65-70-years old range, and he’s probably also known to millions of their younger brothers and sisters, too, meaning he’s connected with a lot of people.
After listening to “Walking to New Orleans” even the most cynical millennial will concede that “the Fat Man” spreads the joy.
Happy Birthday, Fats! You light up our world with your unforgettable smile!
Here are two of Fats’ greatest: