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Nashville Cats: Salute to Session Player D.J. Fontana

Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

October 22, 2011

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D.J. Fontana became one of the most influential drummers in music history through his work with Elvis Presley and the Blue Moon Boys (Scotty Moore and Bill Black). Influenced by the swing of big band music, with an innate feel for country and rhythm & blues, Fontana was a perfect fit for Presley and his band. Just listen to the crack of the snare on "Jailhouse Rock" or to Fontana's fills on "Hound Dog." In addition to over 460 Presley tracks, Fontana drummed on records by artists in the country (Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Waylon Jennings) and rock (Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, and Cheap Trick) worlds. At eighty years old, he continues to travel and record. This interview will be illustrated with vintage photographs, film footage, and recordings. Followed by a signing in the Museum Store. Limited seating. Included with museum admission. Free to museum members.

The program will be streamed live. Live stream powered by NewTek TriCaster.

Autograph Signing: 3:00 pm

Autograph Signing Guidelines:

- DJ Fontana will only sign his custom Hatch Show Print poster, which must be purchased from the Museum Store. There is no limit to the amount of product he will sign.

- Fontana will not sign personal items.

- Lean-in photographs will be allowed (no group photos).

- Bags and items from other sources are prohibited in the Museum Store. Fans may check items in Guest Services if necessary.

- All guests must maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior at all times. Guests using offensive language or engaging in disorderly conduct may be ejected from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and barred from re-entry.