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fvfanmc · 09-01-2005, 12:01 PM

Fats Domino Missing in New Orleans
Sep 1, 12:37 PM EST

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Fats Domino was missing Thursday, days after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, said his longtime agent, Al Embry.

Embry told The Associated Press that he hadn't been able to contact Domino since talking to him Sunday evening by phone.

The 77-year-old R&B legend, whose real name is Antoine Domino, told Embry that he planned to stay at his New Orleans house with his wife, Rosemary, and their daughter.

"I hope somebody turns him up, but as of right now, we haven't got anybody that knows where he's at," said Embry, who has worked with Domino for 28 years. "I would think he might be safe because somebody said he was on top of the balcony."

Checquoline Davis, Domino's niece, posted a message on Craigslist.com Thursday pleading for information. Davis wrote that Domino, his wife, their children and grandchildren "didn't get out" of the second floor.

Domino, who has rarely appeared in public in recent years, has a home in the 9th ward, a low-lying area of the flooded city.

Getting information on possible missing persons has been nearly impossible as phone lines for hospitals and police haven't been working.

Domino has sold more than 110 million records in his long career, including the legendary singles "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't That a Shame."

His 1950 recording of "The Fat Man" is sometimes called the first real rock 'n' roll record. He was among the first honorees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Copyright 2005 Associated Press.

therealmingus · 09-01-2005, 01:35 PM

I saw that. I hope he's OK. He's an old man, though, and these conditions would be physically stressful even on a young man.

Mr. Morbid · 09-01-2005, 05:46 PM

I just read about that...

rookie139 · 09-01-2005, 05:46 PM

Fats Domino Rescued

fvfanmc · 09-01-2005, 06:12 PM

Yep, I just heard it on the news. Fats has been rescued!

rookie139 · 09-01-2005, 06:16 PM

Why does that sound like the punchline to a bad joke to me??

09-01-2005, 12:01 PM	#1
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	Fats Domino is missing in La. Fats Domino Missing in New Orleans Sep 1, 12:37 PM EST Associated Press NEW YORK -- Fats Domino was missing Thursday, days after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, said his longtime agent, Al Embry. Embry told The Associated Press that he hadn't been able to contact Domino since talking to him Sunday evening by phone. The 77-year-old R&B legend, whose real name is Antoine Domino, told Embry that he planned to stay at his New Orleans house with his wife, Rosemary, and their daughter. "I hope somebody turns him up, but as of right now, we haven't got anybody that knows where he's at," said Embry, who has worked with Domino for 28 years. "I would think he might be safe because somebody said he was on top of the balcony." Checquoline Davis, Domino's niece, posted a message on Craigslist.com Thursday pleading for information. Davis wrote that Domino, his wife, their children and grandchildren "didn't get out" of the second floor. Domino, who has rarely appeared in public in recent years, has a home in the 9th ward, a low-lying area of the flooded city. Getting information on possible missing persons has been nearly impossible as phone lines for hospitals and police haven't been working. Domino has sold more than 110 million records in his long career, including the legendary singles "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't That a Shame." His 1950 recording of "The Fat Man" is sometimes called the first real rock 'n' roll record. He was among the first honorees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Copyright 2005 Associated Press.

09-01-2005, 05:46 PM	#3
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09-01-2005, 05:46 PM	#4
rookie139 Herf God Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: North Burbs of Chicago Posts: 17,261	Fats Domino Rescued __________________ Ed and his family will always be in our thoughts...R.I.P.

09-01-2005, 06:16 PM	#6
rookie139 Herf God Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: North Burbs of Chicago Posts: 17,261	Why does that sound like the punchline to a bad joke to me?? __________________ Ed and his family will always be in our thoughts...R.I.P.

09-01-2005, 01:35 PM	#2
therealmingus Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In the dark. Posts: 621	I saw that. I hope he's OK. He's an old man, though, and these conditions would be physically stressful even on a young man.

09-01-2005, 06:12 PM	#5
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	Yep, I just heard it on the news. Fats has been rescued!