I met Dj In the early 80s I was doing a show performing Elvis and my friend owned and ran the Lincoln jamboree. Well he also. Brought. Dj. In. With. me. Playing drums for the show there was about. 7 inch’s of snow outside Dj and I sat next to a old wood burning stove. He told story’s of him and Elvis for a hour I enjoyed his company so much he was such a great guy I’ll never forget that time I was so fortunate to have met him. R I P. DJ
I met DJ in 1954. He was a great guy.He was always eager to meet all of us Hayride girls and boys . He's with all his buddy's now I'm sure playing some good music. Ma they all Rest in peace.
Very sad to hear of D.J. Fontana passing. I met D.J. during a tour he was doing with Scotty Moore and some of the Sun Recording veterans. I talked with D.J. for quite awhile. I told him I hoped I was still playing when I got to be his age--I don't remember how old he was then, I imagine in his 60s. He just looked at me, smiled a little and said, "If you want to pay the bills you will!" Loved it. And I'm still playing.
We miss you DJ. You were one of a kind. Happy Birthday to the Tennessee Thunder and the 1st drummer of Rock and Roll from the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame my longtime friend, Mr. DJ Fontana
He was a great and wonderful man him and Art Thomas help open our Video Stores we had the best 2weeks the wonderful story’s he told to my mom and myself of the touring in the 50s and the 68 special and himself in the movies with Elvis and the fun they had mom was the biggest ELVIS fan ever he told us some wonderful stories He was just a great Man just a wonderful man REST in Peace 🌹🌹🌹
I believe after Elvis got died they all still missed a loved him even tho they all had their difference between them. But I believe they missed ELVIS laugh his jokes his friendship a Genioristy. Never the same without Elvis. Maybe now their all together w Elvis now in Heaven that's all up to God.
Yes, D.J. Fontana and as a kid growing up in the 60's and 70's his drumming on Hound Dog always stuck in my mind, when you come to think of it who was drumming rock and roll as hard as D.J. certainly like D.J. Johnny Cash's cross-eyed drummer W.S. Holland joined Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two later on as well to become J.C. and the Tennessee Three but W.S. had the reputation of being the fast drummer in country music for years. GOD BLESS THEM BOTH - p.s. I've been watching a few D.J. Fontana RUclips videos over the last three months where he teached how to drum Blue suede shoes and Hound Dog and his reminiscing of playing with the Blue moon Boys, he was said to have cut about 420 tracks with Elvis, well after the other band members moved onto solo careers. He was a humble.man who didn't bag any of his former band members and remember he was drumming at the Louisiana Hayride when guys like Jim Reeves needed some uptempo beats on songs like Mexican joe
Descanse em paz JD Fontane. Obrigado pela sua fidelidade ao amigo Elvis Presley. Sua partida me sensibiliza. Mas sua amizade pelo Elvis foi minha maior admiração. Grande músico Saudades. Brasil junho de 2.018.
Ya estan juntos otra vez los cuatro que revolucionaron la musica ya estan juntos otra vez musicos exepcionales que nos dieron lo mejor de ellos y que por siempre disfrutaremos de sus increible musica
I met Dj In the early 80s I was doing a show performing Elvis and my friend owned and ran the Lincoln jamboree. Well he also. Brought. Dj. In. With. me. Playing drums for the show there was about. 7 inch’s of snow outside Dj and I sat next to a old wood burning stove. He told story’s of him and Elvis for a hour I enjoyed his company so much he was such a great guy I’ll never forget that time I was so fortunate to have met him. R I P. DJ
As a kid, I'll always remember how much we enjoyed his drum sound on "Hound Dog". Sounds like he enjoyed a good life.
I met DJ in 1954. He was a great guy.He was always eager to meet all of us Hayride girls and boys . He's with all his buddy's now I'm sure playing some good music. Ma they all Rest in peace.
DJ Fontana R.I.P.
Ich hatte das glück mit ihm zu spielen..es war super danke unversum!
Very sad to hear of D.J. Fontana passing. I met D.J. during a tour he was doing with Scotty Moore and some of the Sun Recording veterans. I talked with D.J. for quite awhile. I told him I hoped I was still playing when I got to be his age--I don't remember how old he was then, I imagine in his 60s. He just looked at me, smiled a little and said, "If you want to pay the bills you will!" Loved it. And I'm still playing.
Rip🎶🎶🎶🌹🌹...great drummer...good friend of Elvis....the world of music is sad for your farewell....💔
What a band early Elvis.
What a great gentleman, and what a wonderful life. I raise my glass to you tonight DJ Fontana, and listen to your drum rolls.
Encontrei com ele em Memphis na Elvis Week. Peguei um autógrafo, assinado atrás do retrato, postal, de Elvis dando beijinho 🇧🇷😌
R.I.P DJ....the first drummer I ever remember hearing
RIP DJ
Thanks for the great music
We miss you DJ. You were one of a kind. Happy Birthday to the Tennessee Thunder and the 1st drummer of Rock and Roll from the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame my longtime friend, Mr. DJ Fontana
Sad news indeed he will be with Elvis and the whole gang now having a good chin wag RIP JD🙏
His hair piece was a miracle in heaven
RIP DJ Fontana...💞..can just imagine you and EP up in heaven making great music again.. peace perfect peace...
it was honor knowing you and I know Tommy loved like a best friend ! good man RIP !
RIP Mr. Fontana 🎶 🥁
The guys name is assured a place in music history.RIP.
Drummer with good feel
Was there at the start of rock- a bit special - R I P
another pillar of rock roll has fallen.
He was a great and wonderful man him and Art Thomas help open our Video Stores we had the best 2weeks the wonderful story’s he told to my mom and myself of the touring in the 50s and the 68 special and himself in the movies with Elvis and the fun they had mom was the biggest ELVIS fan ever he told us some wonderful stories He was just a great Man just a wonderful man REST in Peace 🌹🌹🌹
REST IN PEACE J D FONTANA THE BEST DRUMMER IN HIS TIME
RIP , one of the greatest drummers of all time he didnt play with presley for no reason.
Now the band is complete in heaven.....
R.I.P Mr. Fontana.
Rest in peace. You play now in the heaven
il a rejoint son ami Elvis pour l'éternité, repose en paix D.J , tu resteras à jamais une des pierres du royaume du KING
R.I.P
I believe after Elvis got died they all still missed a loved him even tho they all had their difference between them. But I believe they missed ELVIS laugh his jokes his friendship a Genioristy. Never the same without Elvis. Maybe now their all together w Elvis now in Heaven that's all up to God.
Yes, D.J. Fontana and as a kid growing up in the 60's and 70's his drumming on Hound Dog always stuck in my mind, when you come to think of it who was drumming rock and roll as hard as D.J. certainly like D.J. Johnny Cash's cross-eyed drummer W.S. Holland joined Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two later on as well to become J.C. and the Tennessee Three but W.S. had the reputation of being the fast drummer in country music for years.
GOD BLESS THEM BOTH - p.s. I've been watching a few D.J. Fontana RUclips videos over the last three months where he teached how to drum Blue suede shoes and Hound Dog and his reminiscing of playing with the Blue moon Boys, he was said to have cut about 420 tracks with Elvis, well after the other band members moved onto solo careers. He was a humble.man who didn't bag any of his former band members and remember he was drumming at the Louisiana Hayride when guys like Jim Reeves needed some uptempo beats on songs like Mexican joe
Very sad you where a great friend to me and my mom thanks for the memories
One exceptionally unique sound is in piece Too Much, as Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana jived in instrumentation , seemingly ad hoc style. RIP .
God speed. Dear one.
Meus pesares à família
Nice.
good guy
My fave of his was Wear My Ring Around your neck....particularly the stinger at the end of song.
They are all leaving the building one by one at the moment. Elvis' generation is declining.
Descanse em paz JD Fontane.
Obrigado pela sua fidelidade ao amigo Elvis Presley. Sua partida me sensibiliza. Mas sua amizade pelo Elvis foi minha maior admiração. Grande músico
Saudades.
Brasil junho de 2.018.
Ya estan juntos otra vez los cuatro que revolucionaron la musica ya estan juntos otra vez musicos exepcionales que nos dieron lo mejor de ellos y que por siempre disfrutaremos de sus increible musica
RIP i cam to your grave site in may of 2019
A Great Italian American
Wow didnt know he passed. R I P
Que interesante , que vida tan productiva y que muerte tan digna