Joe Porcaro (1930 – 2020), jazz drummer who played with his sons’ band, Toto
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.”Porcaro was a sought-after session drummer, and he recorded with greats across genres for more than 40 years. Among the artists whose records include Porcaro’s drumming are Rosemary Clooney (1928 – 2002), Nancy Sinatra, Glenn Campbell (1936 – 2017), the Rolling Stones, Stan Getz (1927 – 1991), Donna Summer (1948 – 2012), Pink Floyd, and Madonna.