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Jeff Porcaro

Jeffrey Porcaro (April 1, 1954 - August 5, 1992) was a highly regarded session drummer and a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band Toto.

He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the eldest son of a famous Los Angeles session percussionist Joe Porcaro . His brothers Mike Porcaro and Steve Porcaro , are both still active session musicians.

Besides his work with Toto, he also performed with artists such as Sonny and Cher, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and Bruce Springsteen.

In 1992, he died of a heart attack at the age of 38.

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