Joe Porcaro

Drums, Musical Artist

1930 –

29

Who is Joe Porcaro?

Joseph Porcaro is an American jazz drummer, percussionist and educator.

His three sons were all musicians in the band Toto: keyboardist Steve Porcaro, bassist Mike Porcaro and late drummer Jeff Porcaro. Joe guested on every Toto album from Turn Back through Kingdom of Desire, including Toto IV. He also has a daughter, Joleen Porcaro Duddy. Along with fellow music educator and drummer, Ralph Humphrey, Joe was one of the founders of the Los Angeles Music Academy located in Pasadena, California.

Porcaro has recorded with Nancy Sinatra, Pink Floyd, Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Freddie Hubbard, Don Ellis, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Natalie Cole, The Monkees, Howard Roberts, Gladys Knight and Madonna. He has also done film score work, including with James Newton Howard, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Danny Elfman, John Frizzell and his son Steve.

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Born
Apr 29, 1930
Hartford
Also known as
  • Porcaro, Joe
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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