D.J. Fontana

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

15

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

  • Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

  • Tupelove

    Tupelove

  • Elvis Presley: The Searcher

    Elvis Presley: The Searcher

  • Elvis Presley - One Night With You

    Elvis Presley - One Night With You

  • Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

    Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

  • Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

    Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

  • Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition

    Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition

  • Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

    Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

  • Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

    Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

  • One Night With You

    One Night With You

  • Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

    Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

  • Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

    Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

  • The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

    The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

  • From Nashville With Music

    From Nashville With Music

  • Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

    Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll