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Mike Porcaro

Bassist

Birthday May 29, 1955

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Hartford, CT

DEATH DATE Mar 15, 2015 (59)

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About

Grammy Award-winning bassist with the 1980s rock band Toto, the group known for the song "Africa," and who went on hiatus in 2007.

Before Fame

His brothers wanted to include him in Toto right away, but the record label feared it would break up the chemistry.

Trivia

He left Toto because he was losing sensitivity in my fingers.

Family Life

His two brothers Jeff and Steve were his Toto bandmates.

Associated With

David Paich was also a one-time member of Toto.