When D.J. Fontana joined the roster of talented musicians supporting Elvis Presley, drummers in touring bands were a luxury. Playing off Presley’s sound, rather than disrupting it, Fontana laid the groundwork for …
On what would have been his 80th birthday this week, Elvis Presley’s first-ever recording was auctioned off for $300,000. Though many fans may not know this ballad—called “My Happiness”—it was an essential …