Renowned pianist Fats Domino has street renamed in his honor

By CHEVEL JOHNSON
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans street where one of the founders of rock ‘n’ roll spent most of his life is being renamed in his honor. A community-wide Second line and Musical Celebration begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the longtime home of Antoine “Fats” Domino on Caffin Avenue, which will now be known as Antoine “Fats” Domino Avenue. Led by the Stooges Brass Band, the second line will proceed down the renamed street to Oliver Bush Park, where musical tributes to Domino will occur. One of the event’s organizers, Rev. Willie Calhoun, said the recognition is a long-time coming. He believes the event will help bring life and recognition to the neighborhood, which was devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.