D.J. Fontana
Also Known As: Dominic Joseph Fontana
Biography: Dominic Joseph Fontana (March 15, 1931 – June 13, 2018) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Elvis Presley for 14 years. In 1955, he was hired to play drums for Presley, which marked the beginning of a 15-year relationship. He played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: March 15, 1931
Age: 94 years old
Gender: Male
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Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Overview: After years of diminishing returns on the big screen, Elvis gets back to his roots on television, and turns in one of the greatest performances of his career.
Genres: Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-08-16
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Overview: "The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-31
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Overview: This film features unreleased concert footage of Elvis Presley's afternoon performance at the 'Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show' held at the Fairgrounds in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956. The professionally filmed black and white newsreel footage was synchronized with an amateur audio recording of the concert that had previously appeared on the 'Elvis Presley: A Golden Celebration' LP/CD box set.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-11
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Elvis Presley - One Night With You
Overview: The two unedited sit-down sessions recorded by Elvis before a small audience for his 1968 NBC comeback special, Elvis.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-05
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Overview: Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 15 No. 1 hits. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-12
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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Overview: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray. Originally aired as the special 'Elvis' on December 3rd, 1968.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-15
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Classic Albums: Elvis Presley
Overview: The story behind Elvis's first album features performances from 1955 and '56, interviews with the King and rare home movies of him at play and work.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-30
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One Night With You
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2000-04-12
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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-12
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Elvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Overview: Featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special, including the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts, which have never been released in their entirety All takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments Includes the original broadcast version of the special Newly remastered sound and picture
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-03
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From Nashville With Music
Overview: From Nashville With Music is another slim plot that gives an excuse for Nashville country stars to perform. The stars are Leo G. Carroll, Marilyn Maxwell, Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Marty Robbins (singing "El Paso"), Buddy Allen, Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Cousin Jody, Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Charley Pride, Susan Raye, Carl Smith, Wynn Stewart and Tammy Wynette. (from http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20070511/SPECIAL0907/705110501/1969-Movie-From-Nashville-Music)
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-07-07
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