D.J. Fontana

Overview

Known for
Acting
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Birthday
Mar 15, 1931 (94 years old)

D.J. Fontana

Known For

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
1h 14m
Movie 2018

Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

After years of diminishing returns on the big screen, Elvis gets back to his roots on television, and turns in one of the greatest performances of his career.

Elvis Presley: The Searcher
1h 40m
TV Show 2018

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
1h 29m
Movie 2007

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
1h 0m
Movie 2002

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

The story behind Elvis's first album features performances from 1955 and '56, interviews with the King and rare home movies of him at play and work.

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.

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