D.J. Fontana
Born: 1931-03-15 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Elvis: A Life in Music as Self (archive footage)
2018
2012
- Tupelove as Narrator
2007
- Elvis: #1 Hit Performances as Self (archive footage)
- Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley as Self - Drums
- Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll as Self (archive footage)
2006
- Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition as Self - Drummer
2002
- The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years as Self (archive footage)
- Classic Albums: Elvis Presley as Self - drummer
- The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years as Self
2000
- One Night With You as Self - Batteur
1997
- Classic Albums as Self - drummer
1985
- Elvis Presley - One Night With You as Self - Player