D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

93 · Born: Mar 15, 1931

1957
1948

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1931 Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Spouse
  • Karen Arrington

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jun 13, 2018 )
  • Barbara Tullier

Biography

Dominic Joseph Fontana, a renowned American musician, made a lasting impact on the music industry as the drummer for the iconic Elvis Presley for an impressive 14-year tenure. Born on March 15, 1931, Fontana's journey with the "King of Rock and Roll" began in 1955, when he was handpicked to fill the drumming seat for Presley's musical endeavors.

This marked the commencement of a remarkable 15-year professional partnership between Fontana and Presley, during which he had the privilege of contributing to over 460 RCA recordings.

Career

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1988
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1969
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2024
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2018
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2017
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2011
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2006
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2002
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1985
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1960