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D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

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.

Known for

Elvis: A Life in Music
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026 • Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
2018 • Self
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
2018 • Self
Tupelove
Tupelove
2012 • Narrator
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007 • Self - Drums
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
2006 • Self - Drummer

Full filmography

Elvis: A Life in Music
Elvis: A Life in Music
2026 • Self (archive footage)
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Tupelove
Tupelove
2012 • Narrator
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007 • Self (archive footage)
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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007 • Self (archive footage)
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One Night With You
One Night With You
2000 • Self - Batteur
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D.J. Fontana – Biography, Known For & Filmography