D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

Born 1931-03-15 (age 95) Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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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.

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Known For

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

2002

as Self - drummer

Elvis: A Life in Music
Elvis: A Life in Music

2026

as Self (archive footage)

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

2007

as Self - Drums

Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Tupelove
Tupelove

2012

as Narrator

One Night With You
One Night With You

2000

as Self - Batteur