Fats Domino Filmmaker Joe Lauro on Making the Documentary
Clip: 2/26/2016 | 8m 11s
The director of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll shares how the film got made.
Joe Lauro, director of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, details the challenges of making a film about a living legend and a very private man. One hurdle was finding archival footage of Fats Domino's performances (which he did, in France). Lauro also had to win Domino's own interest and trust. Once he did, the "floodgates" opened, and Lauro could interview Domino's longtime bandmates.
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Fats Domino Filmmaker Joe Lauro on Making the Documentary
Clip: 2/26/2016 | 8m 11s
Joe Lauro, director of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, details the challenges of making a film about a living legend and a very private man. One hurdle was finding archival footage of Fats Domino's performances (which he did, in France). Lauro also had to win Domino's own interest and trust. Once he did, the "floodgates" opened, and Lauro could interview Domino's longtime bandmates.
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Fats Domino performs his version of "Blueberry Hill." (1m 47s)
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll - Preview
How Fats Domino’s brand of New Orleans rhythm & blues morphed into rock 'n' roll. (37s)
Dave Bartholomew, Longtime Collaborator of Fats Domino
Dave Bartholomew of New Orleans: songwriter, bandleader, producer, trumpeter. Outtake. (5m 25s)
Fats Domino Concerts: Riots and Rock n' Roll
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There were major riots at Domino's concerts in the 1950s, not just because of integration. (1m 55s)
Fats Domino: I'm Ready, Performed with The Byrds, 1971
An outtake from Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll: Domino and The Byrds (2m 59s)
Fats Domino of New Orleans, the Music Mecca
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Fats Domino, born and raised in New Orleans, was surrounded by music. (2m 11s)
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