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D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

Birthday: 1931-03-15 | Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

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

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2018
2018
2012
Tupelove

as    Narrator

2007
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

as    Self (archive footage)

2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

as    Self (archive footage)

2007
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

as    Self - Drums

2006
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition

as    Self - Drummer

2002
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

as    Self - drummer

2000
One Night With You

as    Self - Batteur

1985
Elvis Presley - One Night With You

as    Self - Player