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17:59 on June 14 2018

D.J. Fontana, longtime Elvis Presley drummer, has died

Chicago Sun-Times, ILFontana rose from strip joints in his native Shreveport, Louisiana to the heights of musical history as Presley's first and longtime drummer. more info
20:00 on June 14 2018

Longtime Elvis Presley drummer D.J. Fontana has died

L.A. Times - EntertainmentD.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
20:00 on June 14 2018

Longtime Elvis Presley drummer D.J. Fontana has died

L.A. Times - Pop & HissD.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
22:55 on June 14 2018

D.J. Fontana, 87, Elvis Presley’s Longtime Drummer, Is Dead

New York TimesHe 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

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