Fats Domino

Look at the vintage photos from buildings around the Downtown Lake Charles area.

Culture, traditions, music and wonderful food isn't the only thing Louisiana is rich in. The state has a long history of donating plenty of talented folks to the world. Over the last 300 years or so, Louisiana birthed world renowned artists, musicians and entertainers such as Fats Domino, Louis Armstrong, Richard Simmons, Reese Witherspoon, Tim McGraw, Terry Bradshaw, Johnnie Cochran, DJ Khaled an

Louisiana's famous for its music, food, and festivals. However, you may not have known some of the world's biggest and brightest stars were born here.

Music icon Fats Domino has passed away.

Fats Domino is a Louisiana music legend.  He recorded and released "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" in 1953.  What is really interesting is that this song was on the "B" side of the record.  The "A" side of this record was "Going to the River" which topped the charts at #24 on the US Top 100 and #2 US R&B Chart. For all you that are reading this, a record is