Joe-Porcaro-Obituary

Joe Porcaro

Apr 29, 1930 – Jul 6, 2020 (Age 90)

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BORN
April 29, 1930
DIED
July 6, 2020
AGE
90

Obituary

Joe Porcaro was a drummer who recorded with decades of musical superstars and contributed percussion to his sons' band, Toto, including on their hit song "Africa." For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Wonderful musician,long time friend. Will never forget Joseph and his wonderful wife Aileen.Please find my brother Dave who joined you on July 29 ,find Cliff Gunn and get that great swinging Heublein trio together again.Our sincere condolences to the entire family.

Thank you Joe for the Drum lessons and your patience. It made a difference. Bless you!

I had the pleasure of studying under him @ PIT. !st class and like Jeffrey said"he was an angel." Michael Monaco

I remember being in a church play, The Music Man, in 1977, and there was a family involved in the production; a husband, a wife, and a daughter. The wife and daughter were members of the cast and the husband/father played drums in the very small "orchestra". This man was Joe Porcaro. Here was this world class musician, at the height of his career, giving up his nights and weekends for about two months, playing drums in the church play to be with his family. I remember thinking...

As a fan of the Porcaro Brothers, I was thrilled to do some work at Joe's house way back around 1992, after Jeff passed. He was extremely friendly to me and invited me to come and jam sometime at a club in N.H. His genuine interest in people, and his warm personality was inspiring to say the least. A true gentleman. And what a great musician! The world lost a very good man. I consider myself lucky to have spent some time talking to him. He is one of my heroes.

Thank you for giving my family wonderful memories thru your music. Music makes the world go round. Your contributions I will cherish forever. I pray that Jesus holds this family close as they navigate the days, months and years to come. Amen.

Not only a world class musician but a world class father. My sincere condolences but also my admiration and gratitude to the entire Porcaro family.
Amin Bhatia