Mike Porcaro

Jazz fusion, Bassist

1955 –

49

Who is Mike Porcaro?

Michael Joseph Porcaro is an American bass player. He is best known for his work with the Grammy Award-winning band Toto and is listed as a member on their official website. He retired from touring in 2007 due to his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

He is the middle brother of Toto members Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro. Their father is jazz drummer-percussionist Joe Porcaro.

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Born
May 29, 1955
Hartford
Also known as
  • Porcaro, Mike
  • Michael Joseph Porcaro
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Siblings
Nationality
  • United States of America
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Lived in
  • Hartford

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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