Dave Bartholomew: An appreciation
Dave Bartholomew performs his classic Fats Domino hit "I'm Walkin'" Dave Bartholomew, one of the architects of New Orleans rhythm and blues and early rock ‘n’ roll, died June 23 at 100. The producer, arranger, composer, trumpet player and bandleader was best known for the classic hits he produced for and wrote with Fats Domino, including “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Blue Monday,” and “The Fat Man,” Domino’s signature hit from 1949 that some consider to be the first rock ’n’ roll re