Mike Porcaro
American bassist (1955–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Joseph Porcaro (May 29, 1955 – March 15, 2015) was an American bass player known for his work with the rock band Toto.[1] He retired from touring in 2007 as a result of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Birth name | Michael Joseph Porcaro |
Born | (1955-05-29)May 29, 1955 South Windsor, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | March 15, 2015(2015-03-15) (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Occupations | Bassist |
Years active | 1971–2007 |
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He was the middle brother of Toto members Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro. Their father was jazz drummer-percussionist Joe Porcaro.