D.J. Fontana
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Mar 15, 1931 (95 years old)
Place of Birth
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
| 2026 | Elvis: A Life in MusicSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2018 | Elvis: The '68 Comeback SpecialSelf | |
| 2018 | Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary EditionSelf | |
| 2018 | Elvis Presley: The SearcherSelf | |
| 2012 | TupeloveNarrator | |
| 2007 | Tupelo's Own Elvis PresleySelf - Drums | |
| 2007 | Elvis: #1 Hit PerformancesSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2007 | Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' RollSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2006 | Elvis '68 Comeback Special EditionSelf - Drummer | |
| 2002 | The Definitive Elvis: The Television YearsSelf | |
| 2002 | Classic Albums: Elvis PresleySelf - drummer | |
| 2000 | One Night With YouSelf - Batteur | |
| 1997 | Classic AlbumsSelf - drummer | |
| 1985 | Elvis Presley - One Night With YouSelf - Player | |
| 1969 | From Nashville With Music | |
| 1968 | Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary EditionSelf |