Fontana was 87.
(Nashville, TN) -- Elvis Presley's longtime drummer is dead.
D.J. Fontana passed away Wednesday at the age of 87.
"The Tennessean" reports Fontana teamed up with Presley and his band in 1954, where he remained until 1968. After that, he lived in Nashville and worked with a number of artists, including Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
community wide yard sals
We are collecting new and gently used shoes.
The City of Rising Sun presents their spring community yard sale from May 1-3, 2025 in downtown Rising Sun and outskirts.
The deadline is June 2.
The event will honor the memory of a Dillsboro native and hero.
In total, seven student-athletes earned Player of the Week honors for April 21-26.
Crawley, Mannies, Aikman and Witty awards announced for 2025 by statewide coaches' group.
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