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: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Tupelove
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Top Movie Credits
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Self - drummer
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Self - Drums
Tupelove
Narrator
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Self - Player
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Self - Drummer
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)