New York Times — He was the first drummer in Presley’s band, helping to shape the early sound of rock ’n’ roll, and played with him for 14 years. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — D.J. Fontana, a rock 'n' roll pioneer who rose from strip joints in his native Shreveport, La., to the heights of musical history as Elvis Presley's first and longtime drummer, has died at 87, his wife said Thursday. Karen Fontana told the Associated... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — D.J. Fontana, a rock 'n' roll pioneer who rose from strip joints in his native Shreveport, Louisiana, to the heights of musical history as Elvis Presley's first and longtime drummer, has died at 87, his wife said Thursday. Karen Fontana told The Asso... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Fontana rose from strip joints in his native Shreveport, Louisiana to the heights of musical history as Presley's first and longtime drummer. more info

Stereogum — D.J. Fontana, the drummer who helped launch rock 'n' roll as Elvis Presley's sideman, has died at 87, his wife said Thursday. Karen Fontana told The Associated Press that her husband died in his sleep in Nashville Wednesday night. She said he had... more info

USA Today Music — D.J. Fontana played on indelible Elvis Presley records, including "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Jailhouse Rock," and worked with Red Sovine and Ringo Starr.             more info

BBC News - UK — The musician played on more than 450 Elvis songs, including Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. more info

NME — They're all shook up.... Tony Hadley will be replaced by Ross William Wild Spandau Ballet are reportedly replacing Tony Hadley with a 28-year-old Elvis Presley impersonator, after the lead singer departed last year. …Continue reading » The ... more info

Chicago Tribune — In celebration of Bob Dylan’s 77th birthday, we take a look at some of the weirdest — not necessarily good or bad, just pleasantly strange — cover songs of his career, now a half century strong. Elvis Presley: “Tomorrow is a Long Time” Dyla... more info

TMZ — Post Malone was feeling the honky-tonk vibes in Nashville ... so much so he hopped onstage and busted out some impromptu Elvis for the crowd! The rapper hit up Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Monday night with a few friends and security… more info