D.J. Fontana
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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
Credits
Elvis: A Life in Music (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (2018)
as Self
Tupelove (2012)
as Narrator
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition (2006)
as Self - Drummer
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002)
as Self
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2002)
as Self - drummer
Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition (2018)
as Self
Elvis Presley - One Night With You (1985)
as Self - Player
From Nashville With Music (1969)
Actor
One Night With You (2000)
as Self - Batteur
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley (2007)
as Self - Drums