Longtime Elvis Presley drummer D.J. Fontana has died
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 Associated Press that her husband died in his sleep...
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
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
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 dr... 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 longt... more info