Petition to induct D.J. Fontana into The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

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To The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation,
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104

We, the undersigned, as fans Elvis Presley, call for the induction of his first drummer the legendary D.J. Fontana into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. D.J. is a true pioneer of the Rock & Roll ERA. His contribution to music history as a side man for Elvis Presley is unparalleled to any musician of the time. He played on approximately 460 RCA cuts with Elvis. D.J., Scotty Moore and Bill Black formed Elvis' original band. D.J. was the man behind the beat for the first 15 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 ALL THE KINGS MEN.
D.J. and Scotty were also nominated for a GRAMMY in 1998 for GOING BACK TO MEMPHIS, from their CD ALL THE KINGS MEN.

D.J. has also played with other great artist such as:
PAUL McCARTNEY
CARL PERKINS
CHEAP TRICK
BILLY BURNETTE
RIS ISZAK
LEE ROCKER
STEVE EARLE
DOLLY PARTON
ROY ORBISON
CHARLIE PRIDE
WAYLON JENNINGS
LEFTY FRIZELL
JIM REEVES
RON WOOD
JEFF BECK
LEVON HEHMS
RONNIE McDOWELL
SONNY BURGESS
PAUL BURLISON
JOE ELY
JOHNNY CASH
GENE VINCENT
BILL CARLISIE
PATTI PAGE
ERNEST TUBB
ACE CANNON
KEITH RICHARDS
THE TRACTORS
JOE LEWIS WALKER
JERRY LEE LEWIS
THE MAVERICKS
STAN PERKINS
JORDANAIRES
RINGO STARR
WEBB PIERCE
PORTER WAGONER
MEL TILLIS
GOLDIE HAWN
NARVELL FELTS
On March 6th, 2000 Scotty Moore was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now it is time for D.J. Fontana to take his rightful seat in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.




2733 Signatures

  • MOSSE J
  • Jackie Z
    • comments
    • D.J. should be in the Hall of Fame.
  • Jack S
  • Jari L
  • Jonathan R
  • Linda L
    • Address
    • 125 Bedwell Street
    • Address line 2
    • Independence, Virginia
  • Marilyn Y
  • Shirley
  • Amanda R
  • Ralph F
    • Address
    • 49 Dillon st. Crossville, Tn. 38555
  • Dennis E. B
    • Address
    • P.O. Box 335
    • Address line 2
    • Abingdon, Md. 21009-0335
  • Leila H
  • Elke P
    • comments
    • D. J. is one of the real great guys behind a revolution!!
  • Lynn B
    • Address
    • 1763 Georgia Ave
    • Address line 2
    • Toledo, Ohio 43613
  • Karen W
  • Lorraine
    • Address
    • Yorkshire, England
    • comments
    • Happy to say I met DJ In England at Elvis Week
  • Judi M
    • Address
    • Montgomery, AL
  • Margaret F
  • Casey D
    • Address
    • 1247 Hance Bridge Road, Millville, NJ 08332
  • RITA C
    • Address
    • 12005 PRESNELL PLACE
    • Address line 2
    • CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28273
    • comments
    • I CAN'T THINK OF ANYONE ELSE THAT DESERVES IT MORE. HE NEEDS TO BE IN.
  • Gail S
  • KIM A
  • ROBERT A
  • JULIE M
    • comments
    • D.J IS ONE OF THE GREATS PEOPLE THAT WE SHOULD BE HONORED
  • Rosemary C. W
    • comments
    • He deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his contributions.
  • RICH RENO J
  • Mary Anne J
  • TONY G
  • sharon m w
    • Address
    • swanton ohio 43558
    • comments
    • D.J. Fontana has been a great influence on music and should be in rock and roll hall of fame.
  • Eric K
    • Address
    • 10 bristol st.
    • comments
    • A very good drummer whom i hope to meet in the near future
  • Shane R
  • Ronald W
    • Address
    • Minnesota
  • Jeanne W
    • Address
    • 1000 E. Joppa Road #413
    • Address line 2
    • Baltimore, MD 21286
    • comments
    • A Personal Friend, deserving as Elvis 1st drummer, a very deserving camdidate for the R&R Hall of Fame.
  • Sandra J
  • Cortney
    • comments
    • D.J. deserves this!!!! PLEASE INDUCT HIM! He's AWESOME!
  • Gigi D
    • Address line 2
    • South Florida
    • comments
    • I Feel That, If Elvis Presley And Scotty Moore Were Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Then D.J. Fontana Should Definitely Be Inducted In There With Them Since He Performed With Both Elvis, Scotty And The Late Bill Black On Stage Also. For That Matter, I Feel That Even The Late, Bill Black Should Be Inducted In There Right Along With Them. I Am Sure Elvis Would Also Want Them All To Be Bestowed With This Great Honor Right Along With Him.
  • Martha A
  • Elizabeth J P
    • Address
    • 3364 West 30th. Street
    • comments
    • Induct D.J. Fotana
  • Robert U
  • BRENDA R
    • Address
    • 110 FAIRMOUNT
    • Address line 2
    • WYLIE,TX.75098
    • comments
    • DJ DESERVES THIS HONOR
  • Beverly K
    • comments
    • DJ is a very close friend of mine. I agree it is way past the time that he should be in The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. This should have been done a long time ago. He is truely the Greatest Drummer In Music History.
  • Harold S
  • Nancy A. H
    • Address
    • 1251 Moore Rd Newnan, GA 30263
  • sue s
    • comments
    • it is past time due
  • JEANNE K
  • Vicky W
    • Address
    • United Kingdom
  • ROD H
    • Address
    • ST JOHNS NEWFOUNDLAND
    • comments
    • we should not have to sign a petition to have this man in the rock and roll hall of fame, he should already be there. but if this helps give D.J. his rightful place.
  • Billy B
  • ROSE ANN B
    • comments
    • GO FOR IT
  • MARVIN B