D.J. Fontana
Born March 15, 1931 (Age: 95)
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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.
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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Filmography
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 94
Tupelove
2012
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as Narrator
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Age: 81
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 76
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
2002
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as Self - drummer
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Age: 71
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
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as Self
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Age: 71
Elvis Presley - One Night With You
1985
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as Self - Player
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Age: 53
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
1969
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as Self
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Age: 38
From Nashville With Music
1969
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as
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Age: 38