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Jeff Porcaro. Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro ( / pɔːrˈkɑːroʊ /; [1] April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for being the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Toto, but is one of the most recorded session musicians in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of ...
A tribute to the late drummer Jeff Porcaro, who played with Toto, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and many others. Learn about his formative years, his style, his influence, and his legacy.
- 'Toto IV' (1982) Backs to the wall after the relative failure of 'Turn Back,' the members of Toto doubled down, determined to deliver a hit or go down swinging.
- 'The Seventh One' (1988) With Joseph Williams settling in, Toto enjoyed a long-overdue measure of stability at the lead singer position with 1988's 'The Seventh One,' and the lineup's evolving chemistry produced some of the band's best-written — and most lavishly produced — material.
- 'Toto XIV' (2015) After soldiering on through changing trends, lineup changes, a breakup and deaths in the family, Toto were hardly expected to deliver a studio album at all in 2015, let alone one that stood shoulder-to-shoulder with some of their best work.
- 'Hydra' (1979) A year after scoring with its debut, the group returned with its sophomore outing, proving "Hold the Line" was just the tip of the musical iceberg with a sprawling-yet-compact set that dabbled in a broad range of styles.
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Aug 5, 1992 · If drummer Jeff Porcaro had never co-founded the immensely popular group TOTO his stature as an artist would nevertheless be assured. At age 28 Jeff has achieved a pinnacle of expertise and recognition accorded few players in a lifetime.
Mar 31, 2010 · Learn about the life and career of Jeff Porcaro, a legendary drummer who played on hundreds of albums and co-founded Toto. Read about his sessions with Michael Jackson, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, and more.
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