D.J. Fontana
Born: 1931-03-15
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Biography
Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Known For
Elvis: A Life in Music
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Top Movie Credits
Elvis: A Life in Music
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Self - drummer
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Self - Drummer
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Self - Drums
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage)