D.J. Fontana

Personal Info

Birthday

March 15, 1931

(94 years old)

Place of Birth

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Also Known As

Dominic Joseph Fontana

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

Tupelove

Filmography

2018
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
as Self
2012
Tupelove
as Narrator
2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
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
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self
2000
One Night With You
as Self - Batteur
1985
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as Self - Player