D.J. Fontana was Elvis' drummer for 14 years and played on over 460 RCA cuts with Elvis.

D.J. Fontana began his incredible career as a staff drummer in 1953 on the famous LOUISIANA HAYRIDE. While working the Hayride in 1954 D.J. met Elvis. They formed a common bond of friendship and admiration for each other's immense talents.

D.J., Scotty Moore and Bill Black formed Elvis' original band. D.J. was the man behind the beat for the first 14 years of Elvis' career.

D.J. and Scotty Moore received the NASHVILLE MUSIC AWARD for the best INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR in 1998 for GOING BACK TO MEMPHIS, from their CD ALL THE KINGS MEN.

D.J. and Scotty were also nominated for a GRAMMY in 1998 for their CD ALL THE KINGS MEN.