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D.J. Fontana
Born 1931-03-15Shreveport, 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: A Life in MusicSelf (archive footage)Elvis: The '68 Comeback SpecialSelfElvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary EditionSelfTupeloveNarratorElvis: #1 Hit PerformancesSelf (archive footage)Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' RollSelf (archive footage)Tupelo's Own Elvis PresleySelf - DrumsElvis '68 Comeback Special EditionSelf - DrummerClassic Albums: Elvis PresleySelf - drummerThe Definitive Elvis: The Television YearsSelfThe Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television YearsSelf (archive footage)One Night With YouSelf - BatteurElvis Presley - One Night With YouSelf - PlayerFrom Nashville With MusicRole