Bands & Collaborators
16 entries in the Elvis Presley compendium.
Bands & Collaborators — Era Chart
The Blue Moon BoysThe legendary rhythm section that powered the King's early rock and roll revolution.The JordanairesThe golden-voiced harmony group that defined the King's backing sound for over a decade.Bill BlackThe steady heartbeat behind the King's earliest rockabilly revolution.D.J. FontanaThe drummer for Elvis Presley for 13 years, playing on over 460 RCA recordings.Drummer D.J. FontanaThe drummer who played on over 460 RCA recordings with Elvis Presley and performed on the Guitarist Glen D. HardinThe steady-handed pianist who anchored the King's final musical era.Saxophonist Boots RandolphThe saxophonist who brought his tenor to Elvis's studio sessions and soundtracks.Guitarist James BurtonThe guitarist Elvis called on to 'Play it, James' — leader of the TCB Band from 1969 to 19DJ FontanaThe man whose four-syllable drum shout made a million audiences clap in unison.James BurtonThe steady hand behind the King's final golden years, turning studio sessions into landmarChet AtkinsThe quiet genius in the room who made the whole thing sing.The Memphis BoysThe Memphis-born band that turned one singer into a revolution.Hargus Pig RobbinsThe wild, leaping keys behind Elvis's most electric moments.Don HelmsThe steady hand keeping the beat while rock and roll caught fire in Memphis.Gordon HendlerThe steady hands behind the glass when the King let loose.Felker SmithA quiet hand in the rhythm section that helped shape the sound of an era.
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