D.J. Fontana RIP (1931-2018)

[billyfarmer]

D.J. Fontana, the last remaining member of Elvis Presley's original band, died on June 13th, aged 87.

D. J. Fontana, featured on Elvis's legendary 1968 Comeback Special.

www.BBC.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44481217

www.thesun.co.uk/news/6526790/dj-fontana-dead-at-87-elvis-presleys-legendary-drummer-and-last-surviving-band-member-passes-away-his-son-reveals/

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5843509/Elvis-Presleys-drummer-DJ-Fontana-87-dies-peacefully-sleep-following-glittering-career.html

[felixdeburgh]

Yes, I saw that a couple of weeks ago. Played a very big part in rock ‘n roll history and as you say, featured in the legendary ‘68 Comeback Special. The rehearsal of that show is one of the greatest performances in music history IMO.

[westldner]

RIP D.J. Fontana

[Portland Road]

R.I.P. D.J. Fontana - what a great name that is 

[thewoodster]

RIP dj Fontana.