D.J. Fontana

Known for: Acting
Born: March 15, 1931
Died: June 13, 2018
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

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.

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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special 2018
as Self
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition 2018
as Self
Tupelove 2012
as Narrator
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley 2007
as Self - Drums
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition 2006
as Self - Drummer
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley 2002
as Self - drummer
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years 2002
as Self
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years 2002
as Self (archive footage)
One Night With You 2000
as Self - Batteur
Elvis Presley - One Night With You 1985
as Self - Player
From Nashville With Music 1969
Actor

Credits from TMDB.