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Longtime Elvis Presley Drummer D.J. Fontana Dies

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 been suffering complications from breaking his hip in 2016. …

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14:50 on June 14 2018

Elvis Presley's drummer DJ Fontana dies in his sleep

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

Elvis Presley

15:01 on June 14 2018

Longtime Elvis Presley Drummer D.J. Fontana Dies

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 ... more info

Elvis Presley

08:04 on June 15 2018

Elvis Presley’s drummer DJ Fontana has died

NME — RIP. DJ Fontana DJ Fontana, the sole surviving member of Elvis Presley‘s band, has died at the age of 87. The drummer, real name Dominic Joseph Fontana, kept the... more info

Elvis Presley

14:53 on June 14 2018

Elvis Presley's drummer, D.J. Fontana, dead at 87

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

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