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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
as Self
2018
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self
2002
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Drums
2007
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
as Self - Player
1985
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
as Self
2018
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
as Self - drummer
2002
One Night With You
as Self - Batteur
2000
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
as Self - Drummer
2006
From Nashville With Music
1969
Tupelove
as Narrator
2012
Elvis: A Life in Music
as Self (archive footage)
2026
