D.J. Fontana
Born
15 March 1931 (95)
Place of Birth
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Also known as
Dominic Joseph Fontana
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.
Filmography (13)
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018
Tupelove
2012
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
One Night With You
2000
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
From Nashville With Music
1969