Biography
Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 β 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.
Filmography
all 25
Movies 21
self 20
TV Shows 4
Narrator 1
Narrator
Tupelove (2012)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More (2007)
Movie
Self - Drums
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley (2007)
Movie
Self - Drummer
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition (2006)
Movie
Self - Musician
Helmut Lotti - My Tribute to the King (2002)
Movie
Self - drummer
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2002)
Movie
Self - Batteur
One Night With You (2000)
Movie
Self - drummer
Classic Albums (1997)
TV
ArchiveFootage
Elvis '56 (1988)
Movie
Self, Elvis Presley's backup musician
Elvis '68 Comeback Special Deluxe Edition (1968)
TV
Self - Member of The Jordanaires
Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley (1960)
Movie
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GenderMale
Birthday1931-03-15
Deathday2018-06-13 (87 years old)
Birth NameDominic Joseph Fontana
Birth PlaceShreveport, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsDominic Joseph Fontana
AwardsRock and Roll Hall of Fame
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