Jeff Porcaro

Biography

Jeff Porcaro was a masterful drummer whose rhythmic intuition helped shape the sound of countless classic recordings. As a founding member of Toto and a sought-after session musician, he lent his grooves to hits by Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, and many more, always with precision and soulful depth.

His peers admired not only his technical brilliance but also his generous spirit in the studio, where he could lift a performance with a single tasteful fill. Porcaro’s influence endures among drummers and producers who continue to learn from the understated power of his playing.