D.J. Fontana born in Shreveport, LA on this day in 1931. (D.J. is the guy behind the drum kit)

D.J. Fontana born in Shreveport, LA on this day in 1931. (D.J. is the guy behind the drum kit)
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D.J. Fontana born this day.

Elvis’ drummer for 14 years - all of the early RCA hits.

Ipso facto one of the most influential drummers ever

He could swing but when he hit for power - WHAM!

The intro to this should be played as loud as possible.

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D.J. Fontana born in Shreveport, LA on this day in 1931.

D.J. Fontana born in Shreveport, LA on this day in 1931. (D.J. is the guy behind the drum kit)
#DJFontana

Photo of the cover of the double LP Hillbilly Jazz by Vassar Clements next to a Soundburger record player by Audio-Technica.

Vassar Clements
Hillbilly Jazz
Flying Fish Records 1974

Features David Bromberg on guitar and D.J. Fontana on drums. 2xLP

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