D.J. Fontana
Known for: Acting
Born: March 15, 1931
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
2012
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018
One Night With You
2000
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
From Nashville With Music
1969
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2018
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
1968
Classic Albums
1997
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026