Toto
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Steve Lukather on Five Jeff Porcaro Toto Tracks (Plus Five Non-Toto Ones!)
Back in 1977, after doing sessions in L.A. for a number of top acts and appearing on many hit records together, keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro decided to write, record, and tour for themselves.
The 5/4 Half-Time Shuffle
For those of you who’ve never heard the coveted half-time shuffle, which is also commonly referred to as the Purdie shuffle,...
Being The New Guy
Your abilities will never be more scrutinized than after you’ve accepted a job to replace a drummer whose playing helped define the sound of a popular band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Paul Jamison
Paul Jamieson's name keeps popping up in interviews with professional drummers. He's the behind-the-scenes person who has built and customized drums TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jeff Porcaro
Whether listening to Jeff Porcaro on vinyl or watching him in the studio or on a live gig, a multitude of adjectives come to mind. First and foremost is finesse: an artful delicacy of performance, a tastefulness and subtlety. TO…
Mike Porcaro
August 5, 2012, was the twentieth anniversary of revered studio and stage drummer Jeff Porcaro’s untimely passing.
Joe and Jeff Porcaro: Like Father, Like Son
Surprisingly enough, much of the drumming heard in today's commercial media is aptly executed by a distinguished pair of performers, both of the same family, but of two different generations. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
