D.J. Fontana

D.J. Fontana

Born: March 15, 1931
in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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.

Movies for D.J. Fontana...

Title: Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 2018
Type: TV
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Title: Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Released: January 15, 2018
Type: Movie
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray. Originally aired as the special 'Elvis' on December 3rd, 1968.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
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.
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Title: Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 12, 2007
Type: Movie
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 15 No. 1 hits. 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.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Title: Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Character: Himself - Drums
Released: June 11, 2007
Type: Movie
This film features unreleased concert footage of Elvis Presley's afternoon performance at the 'Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show' held at the Fairgrounds in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956. The professionally filmed black and white newsreel footage was synchronized with an amateur audio recording of the concert that had previously appeared on the 'Elvis Presley: A Golden Celebration' LP/CD box set.
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Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Title: Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Character: Himself - Drummer
Released: August 3, 2006
Type: Movie
Featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special, including the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts, which have never been released in their entirety All takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments Includes the original broadcast version of the special Newly remastered sound and picture
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Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Title: Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Released: April 30, 2002
Type: Movie
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.
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
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One Night With You
Title: One Night With You
Character: Batteur
Released: April 12, 2000
Type: Movie
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self - drummer
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Title: Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Character: Player
Released: January 5, 1985
Type: Movie
The two unedited sit-down sessions recorded by Elvis before a small audience for his 1968 NBC comeback special, Elvis.
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From Nashville With Music
Title: From Nashville With Music
Released: July 7, 1969
Type: Movie
From Nashville With Music is another slim plot that gives an excuse for Nashville country stars to perform. The stars are Leo G. Carroll, Marilyn Maxwell, Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Marty Robbins (singing "El Paso"), Buddy Allen, Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Cousin Jody, Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Charley Pride, Susan Raye, Carl Smith, Wynn Stewart and Tammy Wynette. (from http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20070511/SPECIAL0907/705110501/1969-Movie-From-Nashville-Music)
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Title: Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Character: himself
Released: December 3, 1968
Type: TV
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Title: Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 1968
Type: Movie
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.