D.J.-Fontana-Obituary

D.J. Fontana

Mar 15, 1931 – Jun 13, 2018 (Age 87)

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BORN
March 15, 1931
DIED
June 13, 2018
AGE
87

Obituary

D.J. Fontana, the drummer who helped launch rock 'n' roll as Elvis Presley's sideman, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 87. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Reflecting back on my 3 trips to Elvis' home on Audubon Drive in the summer and fall of 1956, it was such fun meeting DJ and Bill along with Elvis' dad those 3 nights that I was a 13 year old "visitor". A friend of mine age 17 was a friend of the DJ through family ties and DJ was fun to talk to for sure. We ate outside all 3 nights. And the Normal Theater was a special "night" place to have private parties occasionally for Elvis along with 7-8 close friends of his, 4-5...

RIP Mr. DJ Fontana ✝.
You were a great drummer. Thank you for your contributions to American musical history ! I enjoy seeing you on the black and white clips, from the 1950s, doing your trade, with You, Bill Black, Scotty Moore, and EP. My condolences to the family and friends of the Fontana family for your loss.
JD
Carlsbad, Texas

You were the king. I cut my drum teeth listening to you. RIP

RIP D.J.

Thank you D.J. for everything you did for and with Elvis. Rest In Peace.

Huge elvis Presley fan..huge d.j.fontana fan..all his early years with elvis..so many stories. R.i.p. mr.fontana..now your back with the king..n hopefully making beautiful music together.

Rest in peace DJ....now you can play music again with Elvis.

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God give you comfort at this difficult time.

Were are so sorry and want to express our sympathies DJ thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us. And thank you for sharing your countless interesting Elvis stories with us....whether in your book, on stage here in Indianapolis, or in person and with your lovely wife. You will be missed here. We now know that you will be the drumrolls in thunder. You are now playing for The King.