What Happened to Toto? The Untold Truth Behind the Porcaro Family Tragedy
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Everyone knows the hits "Africa" and "Rosanna," but few people know the devastating reality behind the band Toto. This video explores the tragic saga of the Porcaro brothers—the musical geniuses who formed the heart of the group.
From the controversial death of leader Jeff Porcaro at just 38 to the heartbreaking illness that took Mike Porcaro, this is the story of how one of the most technically perfect bands in history faced a "family curse," drug addiction, and cruel critics. We look beyond the polished sound to show you the struggle, the losses, and the incredible resilience of the survivors.
#Toto #JeffPorcaro #MusicHistory #80sRock
00:00 INTRO
01:34 THE KINGS OF THE L.A. SESSIONS: FORGING A SUPERGROUP
05:27 THE RISE AND THE PEAK (1978–1983)
08:37 THE POST-IV BURNOUT: FROM BOBBY KIMBALL'S FIRING TO JEFF PORCARO'S DEATH (1984–1992)
12:33 THE STRUGGLE TO CARRY ON (1990s – Mid-2000s)
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I had just arrived in Los Angeles in 1978 with my band The Rich and I’ll always remember how they explained to me “playing in a pocket.“
They even taught me the difference between New York drummer pockets, and West Coast drummer pockets.
Thank you guys. That was very helpful over the last four decades.
I still have the custom-made "Turn Back" sports cap and I often make the same style shirts before the concerts.
My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Baked Potato in Studio City with Lukather's band Doves of Fire.
My favorite album is still "The Seventh One" from 1988.
What Happened to Toto? The Untold Truth Behind the Porcaro Family Tragedy
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389,124 views
Everyone knows the hits "Africa" and "Rosanna," but few people know the devastating reality behind the band Toto. This video explores the tragic saga of the Porcaro brothers—the musical geniuses who formed the heart of the group.
From the controversial death of leader Jeff Porcaro at just 38 to the heartbreaking illness that took Mike Porcaro, this is the story of how one of the most technically perfect bands in history faced a "family curse," drug addiction, and cruel critics. We look beyond the polished sound to show you the struggle, the losses, and the incredible resilience of the survivors.
#Toto #JeffPorcaro #MusicHistory #80sRock
00:00 INTRO
01:34 THE KINGS OF THE L.A. SESSIONS: FORGING A SUPERGROUP
05:27 THE RISE AND THE PEAK (1978–1983)
08:37 THE POST-IV BURNOUT: FROM BOBBY KIMBALL'S FIRING TO JEFF PORCARO'S DEATH (1984–1992)
12:33 THE STRUGGLE TO CARRY ON (1990s – Mid-2000s)
🚨 Fair Use Disclaimer:
This video was made for educational, biographical, and documentary purposes. Some images, videos, and audio elements used in this content belong to their respective copyright owners. They are used here under the principles of Fair Use (Sections 107 and 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act) for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and historical illustration.
The content has been significantly transformed through original research, narration, and creative editing to provide a new meaning and context to the subject matter. This work is based on factual events and information from reliable media sources. There is no intention to infringe copyright or replace the original works.
If you are the copyright owner of any material used and would like it removed, please contact us before taking any action. We are willing to cooperate.
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