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