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D.J. Fontana
Acting
Born: March 15, 1931
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
as Self
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
as Self
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
as Self - Drummer
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
as Self - drummer
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as Self - Player
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Drums
