D. J. Fontana

D. J. Fontana
Fontana in 2012
Fontana in 2012
Background information
Birth nameDominic Joseph Fontana
Born(1931-03-15)March 15, 1931
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJune 13, 2018(2018-06-13) (aged 87)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, country
OccupationDrummer
Years activeEarly 1950s – 2018
LabelsSun, RCA Victor
Formerly ofThe Blue Moon Boys

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.