D.J. 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.
Known For
Self
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Self
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self - Drums
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Self - Player
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Self - drummer
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Self - Batteur
One Night With You
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self - Drummer
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
From Nashville With Music
Narrator
Tupelove
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: A Life in Music
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
13
Gender
Male
Birthday
1931-03-15
Place of Birth
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As
Dominic Joseph Fontana