D.J. Fontana

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.

Known for

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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

2018 ⭐ 8.3

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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

2018 ⭐ 8.0

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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

2007 ⭐ 10.0

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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

2007 ⭐ 6.6

Career timeline

2026

Elvis: A Life in Music

Self (archive footage) · 2026

2018

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special Notable

Self · 2018

⭐ 8.3

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition Notable

Self · 2018

⭐ 8.0

2012

Tupelove

Narrator · 2012

2007

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

Self (archive footage) · 2007

⭐ 5.5

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2007

⭐ 10.0

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

Self - Drums · 2007

⭐ 6.6

2006

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition Notable

Self - Drummer · 2006

⭐ 8.4

2002

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

Self - drummer · 2002

⭐ 6.6

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

Self · 2002

⭐ 5.2

2000

One Night With You Notable

Self - Batteur · 2000

⭐ 10.0

1985

Elvis Presley - One Night With You Notable

Self - Player · 1985

⭐ 8.3

1969

From Nashville With Music Notable

1969

⭐ 9.0

Frequently appears with

Elvis Presley

Self

Charlie Hodge

Self

Scotty Moore

Self

Tanya Lemani George

Self

Full filmography

HD

Elvis: A Life in Music

2026

HD

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

2018 ⭐ 8.3

HD

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

2018 ⭐ 8.0

HD

Tupelove

2012

HD

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

2007 ⭐ 5.5

HD

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

2007 ⭐ 10.0

HD

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

2007 ⭐ 6.6

HD

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition

2006 ⭐ 8.4

HD

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

2002 ⭐ 6.6

HD

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

2002 ⭐ 5.2

HD

One Night With You

2000 ⭐ 10.0

HD

Elvis Presley - One Night With You

1985 ⭐ 8.3

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From Nashville With Music

1969 ⭐ 9.0