Jeff Porcaro
Acting
Biography
Jeff Porcaro, Grammy award-winning superstar from Toto, is considered one of the most respected and innovative drummers in contemporary music. Before he passed away in 1992, his list of playing credits included such artists as Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Boz Scaggs, Hall and Oates, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Carly Simon, Diana Ross, Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Lionel Ritchie. Jeff was also a member of Steely Dan, performing on two albums, Pretzel Logic and Katy Lied.
Known For
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.
Dune
In 1991, Toto was in the midst of a run of headline dates and European summer festivals, while finishing their new album Kingdom Of Desire. It was a time of rebirth for the band, and the Montreux stage proved the perfect opportunity to test drive the new songs. Fans could feel the electricity in the air as Lukather, Paich, and the late brothers Jeff and Mike Porcaro took the stage.
Toto - Live at Montreux 1991
Toto's 1990 Paris concert at Le Zénith is a fan favorite, showcasing the band's top-tier musicianship and high energy. The show, part of their "Planet Earth" tour, featured drummer Jeff Porcaro and vocalist Jean-Michel Byron, and included classic hits like "Africa" and "Rosanna." Despite some fan debate over the lineup, it's considered a masterclass in live performance, highlighting why Toto's members are celebrated as elite musicians.
Toto - Live in Paris '90
Greatest Hits Live ... And More: Total Live Concert Le Zenith, Paris October 1990.Tracklisting: 1. Intro (Child's Anthem) 2. Africa 3. Georgy Porgy 4. I'll Be Over You 5. David Paich Solo Spot 6. I Won't Hold You Back 7. Little Wing (Tribute to Jimi Hendrix) 8. Without Your Love 9. English Eyes 10. Rosanna 11. Afraid Of Love 12. Hold The Line
Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More
Toto has made some of the most enduring popular music of the last 25 years includiing the Grammy Award-winning 1982 Record of the Year "Rosanna" and the #1 smash "Africa." This stellar collection of their first 14 videos now available for the first time on DVD provides a complete and visually spectacular look at the illustrious career of Toto: Past To Present 1977-1990.