The first hall of famers included names like Buddy Holly, Fats Domino,Ray Charles, the Everly Brothers and, of course,Elvis Presley.

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"Fats Domino and Chubby Checker and the Beatles and Elvis we loved them all, " Mayon said.

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He's one of 30-plus artists who cut new versions of Fats Domino oldies for a tribute album titled Goin' Home.

NPR: 'Mondays' Still a Mess in Fats Domino's World

He sings in his own cracked and distinctive voice, yet captures the rollicking, carefree spirit (and pounding piano) of Fats Domino.

NPR: 'Mondays' Still a Mess in Fats Domino's World