D.J. Fontana
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1931-03-15 (94 years old)
Place of Birth
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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
Acting
(2018)
(2018)
(2007)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
(2007)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Drums
(2007)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
(2006)
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
as Self - Drummer
(2002)
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
as Self - drummer
(2002)
(2000)
One Night With You
as Self - Batteur
(1985)
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as Self - Player
(1969)