D.J. Fontana

Actor

Born: March 15, 1931 (95 years old)

Place of birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

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 (6)

• Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (2018, ★ 8.3)
• Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition (2006, ★ 8.4)
• Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2002, ★ 6.6)
• Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018, ★ 7.5)
• Classic Albums (1997, ★ 7.7)
• The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002, ★ 5.2)