D.J. Fontana
1931-03-15 (1931)Shreveport, Louisiana, USAActing
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
Classic Albums
TV • 1997
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
TV • 2018
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
MOVIE • 2007
Tupelove
MOVIE • 2012
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
TV • 1968
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
MOVIE • 2006
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
MOVIE • 2007
Elvis: A Life in Music
MOVIE • 2026
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
MOVIE • 2007
From Nashville With Music
MOVIE • 1969
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
MOVIE • 2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
MOVIE • 2002
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
MOVIE • 1969
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
MOVIE • 1985
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
MOVIE • 2018
One Night With You
MOVIE • 2000