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

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

as Self

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition

as Self - Drummer

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

as Self

Classic Albums

as Self - drummer

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

as Self - drummer

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

as Self

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

as Self - Drums

Elvis Presley - One Night With You

as Self - Player

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

as Self (archive footage)

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

as Self