Jeff Porcaro Tribute

[azv694v]

Great man!!!

[toosboos]

Our love doesn't end here ..... R.I.P Jeff .... 19 years ago today

[lukemanify]

Check out the Boz Scaggs albums. Pre- Toto. Steve and Jeff both

[fnkdrmmr]

See more of Jeff Porcaro on SoulDrummers . com

[80sliveforever]

Really cool! We Toto fans owe Jeff Big Time!

[percuya]

Thanks for this tribute! Jeff was an amazing drummer, inspiration for all of us. Best wishes from Argentina.

[debiliff1]

Jeff was my first boyfriend, when I was 5 years old, we lived next door to each other, in Hartford, CT. His Father, Joe, played the the drums, with The Hartford Symphony Orchestra. And he was awesome, and his son's, Jeff, played the drums, Steven played the guitar, and Micheal, played the synthesizer. They were a great family. Just before Jeff, passed on, I was thinking of writing him a letter, and regretting it, that I never did....My Mom tried to keep in touch with the family...

[drhey19]

Great tribute to the greatest drummer of all time, Jeff Pocaro. But maybe it would be better if you used a track he drummed on, Bottom Of Your Soul was off of the album Falling In Between, which was recoded close to 15 years after Jeff's death and features Simon Philips on drums.

[AORfantasy]

The Groove Master. God bless...

[TheLagge]

"rosanna"'s shuffle is the best porcaro groove ever.

[porcaroful]

groove jeff groove!!!

[hardhitter0421]

Great feel for the instrument...Jeff...thanks man, you make music for god now...he obviously wanted you to make heaven a better place...I will join you one day and well ratchet it up when I get there ok? keep practicing

[aristotleabarintos]

not on drugs why he died. he died because of suffocation by insecticide.

[drummer20]

el baterista mas preciso que nunca antes habia visto

[beowulven]

Drugs kill.

[loloitalia77]

15 ans déjà, je m en souviens sa m avais bouleversé ta disparition...

jeff on t aime !

we miss you ! always remember my brother !

love from france !

[TheNickdrummer]

jeff is and will always be my favourite drummer of all time!!! bless U!!!

[cooknthyme]

@TheNickdrummer great tune, what is the name of this song?

[toosboos]

@cooknthyme Bottom of your soul , from the Falling in Between album ( 2006 )

[samyboy224]

@cooknthyme "Bottom Of Your Soul" with Simon Philips on drums.

[Hammerhead786]

Man I still miss jaeff every day! RIP!!

[marcopolio421]

We Miss You Jeff

[totoislife]

R.I.P my brother

[cchnain]

Superbe Clip Bravo

Super Batteur !

[BuddyLoveRehtakul]

Merci.

[cooknthyme]

@BuddyLoveRehtakul great job on the video

[maddrummer4201972]

loved that big green drumset jeff........good man

[BINATONE64]

...A great Drummer/musician that will inspire thousands of new talents, his music will be always be alive....

thanx Jeff

[Seberg7]

It's very cool Jeff Porcaro can continue to "live" and inspire drummers from around the world through youtube. He was an awesome talent and person.

[Ande5865]

The most amazing drummer ever!!! We all miss you Jeff!

[vigodiman]

we miss you so much jeff¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[MAASH06]

may he rest in peace

[cooknthyme]

I like this song, what is the title of it?

[clanbj]

Bottom of your soul (Simon Phillips on drums) released on the Falling in Between cd in 2006

[BillBean104]

Nice ! Jeff was an incredible drummer and an incredible man. GOD bless him and GOD bless his family.

[cooknthyme]

put together very well, Jeff you were amazing, what is the title of the put to this montage. I like it

[ekaradimos]

On of the best drummers. R.I.P. Jeff.

[OctoJan]

Happy birthday, Jeff. You are sorely missed!

[Festfolket]

Jeff is very much missed.

[MrSarik]

Had a great tour with jeff and Toto in ´76 and will never forget the fun at Alte Oper Frankfurt in ´81 Love you groove Jeff ...R.I.P. Steve and Mike your brotzher was the coolest...

[slowburnnn]

Grandissimo Jeff!!!ciao..

[hamjamnspamalot]

The coolest cat to have ever walked the planet. In the drummer's dictionary, when you look up "groove", it should simply have a picture of Jeff Porcaro. RIP Jeff, love from all your fellow drummers!!!!!

[pablitosuburbanito]

JEFF PORCARO RULES!!!!!!!!!!!

[TBlundetto08]

Jeff Porcaro... forever!

[rickydo22]

Simply "The Best"

[Ingo91]

BEST DRUMMER EVER! Rest in peace <3

[jimrodman]

Wonderful. He plays on 2 Les Dudek..yes...Les Dudek songs one is City Magic. You should hear this!!! Jeff was probably 17 years old and he rips!!! You get a whole new perspective on his playing when you hear City Magic. Amazing RIP Jeff

[Dioniso62]

"The drummer": the way you played was a fantastic wingbeat!

[GYMGA]

your drummer has travel to one of the smallest island on this earth Mauritius we miss u R.I.P

[pepik87]

JEFF ...FOREVER..Rip...my favorite Drummer

[blakesdad38]

In my book the two class acts of drumming in the last decade or so: Jeff Porcaro and Larrie Londin, both were shining lights who will never extinguish. We all miss you both.

[Sabian22259]

"...truly one of the greatest drummers of all time!

[alannavx]

Bon Voyage once more, Mr. Jeff Porcaro. The Philippines grieved then when you passed on more than a decade ago. We still grieve now but we're happy with the truth that your legacy and your talent will live on......FOREVER!

[groovingsoul]

R.I.P from Hong Kong & Nepal.

[MusicianAQP]

One of the best groove of all times, Rosanna Inro Drums is a Classic and Icon.

[mtbventana]

He was so good that he was "called-up" by God. Bless you Jeff!

[floridajetskiier]

He told me that he started to have trouble breathing and developed chest pains. Just then he collapsed into asystole (flat line). We immediately started CPR and assumed he would not be a difficult save because we were right there to attend to his needs and CPR was started within seconds. He never had any type of heart rhythm at all on scene (nothing to shock with a defibrilator). We loaded him into the ambulance and continued CPR To West Hills hospital.....

[floridajetskiier]

I was one of the last people to talk to Jeff seconds before he collapsed. I was a medic for Pruner Ambulance in CA. I remember getting a call for a person with chest pains. We responded and arrived at his home. He was in his home studio music room. I remember looking at all the albums on the walls and wondering who he was. I asked him what seemed to be the problem and he held up a gallon size container of Ortho bug pesticide and he said he was spraying it in his yard......

[danlc95]

My favorite drummer of all time. I owe so much to him for the inspiration, and guidance his playing set on me.

[dumbomama]

I still wonder if he was alive, TOTO might be around? RIP, Jeff.

[nolesrock1]

he was king of the bernie perdue shuffle beat and a ground-breaker in his own right...a truly awesome and versatile drummer...don't believe me? check out his long, long list of credits, including jazz, rock, gospel...you name it!

[libsarelaughable]

I have played drums since 1970. When I first heard Steely Dan's Aja I asked myself, "who is this amazing drummer"? I was hooked from that point on. To this day, regardless of how hard I try, I just cannot put the soul into the Rosanna groove like he did. He was one of the greatest drummers in modern music. His death was a great blow to millions of loyal fans. Toto would not have been half the bad it was without him. Rest in Peace Jeff

[ndzick718]

I don't think that Porcaro played on the "Aja" album. Aja the song features the also-wonderful Steve Gadd behind the kit.

[alex9nanc]

I'll let you in on something- don't know Jeff's beliefs- assuming some G-dly influences@home or someone. Anyone, regardless of history,HERE, if in the last minuites of death,& moments after, CALL out the name "Jesus, help me" I need you. He will take your hand & carry you out of the crossroads between heaven & hell.His Name Alone,will Save you. Trust me!!!!even at the very interval, many don't,they curse him as they enter Hell. Too proud&bitter.Beleive NOW. rewards will come later.

[alex9nanc]

Many get hook, if true,.Loving people all over can get hooked. I';m sure if true, Jeff hated it. stuggles. regrets,. If not true. excuse my words.Jeff was extemly gifted ,sensitive inside, held it back, as an Aries Born April 1, a doulble leader, as a Pieces MOON, tender, caring, endearing, Strong outwardly. Kind yet mood inside. This melancolly mood is what makes for creative skill. The Aries sun ,makes it happen. G-d Bless him.

[tindrum]

I will get in trouble for this but yes, major coke head, check his drum clinic class on video and see it! Sweet sweet man and gone wayyyyyyyyy before his time.

[breatheasy9]

Tindrum what's the point of that comment? This is a tribute to his amazing talent. Does it feel good to say something negative about him for everyone to see, true or not? He has family and friends who have feelings who know a lot more than you about this beautiful man. Would you like someone to say something like that about your family member or friend? Check his ...... and see it! Is that what does it for you? This is a tribute to a beautiful person and a great drummer. Thanks a lot.

[JRcmty]

That song is Bottom of Your Soul, from toto, one of the new albums.

[flashpenguin86]

Very sweet tribute. Loved the rare pictures of Jeff on his 37th birthday and the ones of him as a baby. Music hasn't been the same since he left....at least we have the memories and music.

[jorgerox]

what's the name of this song?

[Festfolket]

"Bottom Of Your Soul" ...it is from their 2006 album "Falling In Between"

[JRcmty]

bottom of your Souil, from Toto.

[jerrywitaj]

One of my favorite grooves by Jeff was the song "Gaucho" by Steely Dan. It was absolutely impeccable, as smooth as glass, sublime and tasteful. Check it out if you havent heard it.

[anayaedgar]

@jerrywitaj mine tooo, its truly an artistic performance

[Drumcite]

wow now my last comment about this site will be on the next page thanks for seeing all the great conmment about Jeff after mine was posted.... IT TRULY MEANS ALOT

[zagorak]

I love you Jeff

[ollieusiskin]

Jeff brought so much feel to his playing. He had a deep pocket

& big ears for the music. The first album by ToTo called "ToTo" is a good example of Jeff's pocket. Also check out Boz Scagg's albums with Jeff

[JaHatschuKaschu]

he was so important for the musicworld. his groove has never been achievd. and i think there will never be a drummer that can play like him. i know there a lot good and fast drummers. but jeffs groove and soul is unique in history of drummers. for me the god of drummers. just to read on what albums he played with is just amazing.

[tsoop]

Why this song?

[RICKTHEDRUMDUDE]

Drumhead from Tribute concert signed by artist's available have pics if interested

[Lichoudaris]

it's a good video, and he was/is one of the best drummers, unlike steve gadd (who is also good) jeff had power. but why would you use new age music with simon phillips on drums for a JEFF PORCARO TRIBUTE use childs anthem or somthing

[ellsquadent1]

Simon has been Toto's new drummer since 1999 or so.

[Drumcite]

what a wonderful tribute. Jeff was amazing and when I hear his playing I miss him even more. At 2:40 and at 2:51 in this video goes to show everyone why Jeff is so great Love Ya Jeff you are truly missed by many

[kulotzk]

Jeff Is A Good LOVING Brother,Husband & A Inspiration to every musicians,I'm A Guitar Player A Big TOTO Fan, but Jeff's Playing always caught my attention!  Jesus Loves Jeff!!!!

[gabyt99]

I`m 14 years old .... he died 15 years ago (I don´t speak english, sorry).. And I really miss him .. He is the best drummer!! ..

Simon is great too!!!!!! But jeff was one of the first members...

I want to cry when I see this video... well... thanks!!

[folie13230]

remplacé mais jamais égalé....il reste la reference des batteurs...the kind of the groove

[chizmo7]

Great job. I have been a Porcaro fan for decades ever since I heard jeff play on "Katy Lied". I had the privelege to meet their parents while working at their house in S.O.

Extremely friendly, down to earth people.

Fascinating family. I for one will never forget.

[kadll17]

We never forget Jeff!!! Drummers from Czech

[jack17021972]

Hej Constantin and to all,

For the good order. Jeff Porcaro did NOT die of cocain use! The cause of it was an allergic reaction caused by pesticiden. Get yourself better informed before you give answers to these things. Jeff Porcaro was a great drummer,a great father and a great husband. Godd bless him, his wife and three children. Richard Shaw, Holland

[TheDrummero]

Jeff Porcaro not dead, for ever in the drums ...

[Holygasoline]

What an amazing groove player he was... what a sad loss... :0(

[cklarabelle]

I am French and I am fan of Toto, I would like to know of what died Jeff Porcaro. Thank you in advance for your answer. Sorry for my errors, but my English isn't good. Jeef Porcaro is one of the best drummers like Phil Collins. He left us so quickly...

[marlonlooperking]

Hi,

the reason why jeff died was cokain...yes, youre right he was the best drummer!

regards,constantin

[eskimoposh]

I heard that he died from accidently inhaled cleaning solvents while cleaning something at his house. i know it sounds weird, cuz i thought it was from cocaine as well - but David Paiche commented on his death years later - after speculation. Whatever the case, we lost one of the best.

[ellsquadent1]

pestisides were used outdoors while a big wind came up and drenged his shirt ( lost by the corner office- yeah right- Dupont probably paid for the shirt) But cocaine was found in the system so a combination effect is possiable.

[kalucita605]

what can i say... you make me cry.

i miss him a lot, and also steve and Mike. Now toto its touring and without any porcaro. that is so so sad to me... i love toto, i love luke, but without this boys is not the same.

thanks for doing this, i've seen your work in totonetwork and i stole one of your picks =) (i hope you don't mind). anyway... thanks a lot.

a totofriend...

[dodakreda]

hehe eto i ja ću na svome jeziku napisati. Obožavam Toto grupu i time me je zarazio tata kada sam pronašao loče stare. Žao mi je zbog Jeffa. Tako mlad i tako perspektivan bubnjar ali... RIP Jeff

[jelisavetaleftic]

vec kad svako pise na svom jeziku onda cu i ja na svom..odusevljena sam muzikom :)

[victhorx]

este video es increible me encantaria que me conocieran solo si es que ablan español latino o algo parecido jeje adios saludos

[victhorx]

hola oie me encantaria reunir a todo fanatico de jeff porcaro el fue un maestro para mi bueno nesesito amigos toteros y que sepan ablan el español latino o algo parecido adios cuidense todos los toteros y toteras

[Wesbound1]

Thanks

[A4387]

Oh you said it so right Csapulette, people just say stuff without thinking. These are human beings we're talking about with lifes of their own and thank God for the fact that TOTO is still around and playing and making the greatest music. I loved Jeff too and still do and listen to his playing. How sweet to see him when he was little and already into music, amazing.

[csapulette]

You guys talk of replacement, do not forget that the world tour was already in motion with preparations when Jeff died, do not forget mouths have to be fed, the tour made sure Christopher, Miles and Nico were looked after finance wise, there is still a percentage of Toto music that goes to Suzanne and the children. Steve said that !

Replacing Jeff was and is never possible but Simon does a hell of a job trying and he is still with the band right ????

[redhotchilipeppers26]

what a legend!!!! he left us so quickly!!!...one of the best drummers ever!

[fellgoodcorp]

jeff porcaro show us his talent and all over the world his name won't be forgotten...he left us so much quickly. for me he will stay one of the best drummer i heard in my life.rest in peace jeff thomas porcaro

[MikeyFlorida]

it's disrespectful how toto continued without him.

[paviatomsk]

Bollocks! Why shouldn't they? Life doesn't stop for them just because he died. You think they should remain in stasis to pander to your fantasies? They're musicians and should keep playing til they drop. You think Porcaro would stop if it'd been Lukather who died?

[MikeyFlorida]

idk... if I was in the band and Jeff died I'd would continue the band under a different name at least, in respect to an irreplaceable drummer. IMO they put his whole legacy at stake by just replacing him like that, and handing all his beats and the whole role straight over to phillips, and imo jeff's entire legacy was compromised when they did this.

[paviatomsk]

His legacy is unchanged by what they do now, he's either great or he isn't. If they carry on with a great drummer like Phillips or if they were to use a lousy one people can always listen to the Porcaro material. He won't be forgotten simply because they continue without him.

[MikeyFlorida]

yeah, I still think it was completely disprespectful. they should have discontinued like led zeppelin, or at least change their name. I heard toto (of the 80's) for the first time a few weeks ago and immediately I fell in love with Jeff's sound. I did a little research on the band and found out the great simon phillips is their current drummer, who I've heard a lot about I had never even heard of a "Jeff Porcaro" prior to my discovery of toto. Jeff Porcaro isn't forgotten, just unknown.

[paviatomsk]

Yeah Simon Phillips is a hero of mine. Btw, search for Gregg Bissonette and you can see clips of him playing with Toto too in 1995 when Phillips had back problems.

[MikeyFlorida]

no wonder you're so defensive of phillips. personally I don't like simon phillips that much. technically he's as good as almost anyone, but I love Jeff's sound and overall musicality so much more than Simon Phillips'. I also flat out don't like how Simon Phillips tunes his drums. doesn't sound good to me, but that's just my taste.

[paviatomsk]

Actually I don't like Phillips as Toto's drummer and always thought he was wrong for them - it was the general principle of whether a band should continue or not that was my argument. However I love his sound! Specially with the Who which is another band people think he shouldn't have played with:-)

[Pcapelas]

One of the best drummers of all times.

[Andythefunkman]

porque que te fuiste jeff porque ? es lo peor que pudo habernos hecho. porque......... i hate you jeff.

[Gr8tCompany]

i didn't know...shit...he was one bad ass drummer, loved the stuff with Boz Scaggs-real "Low Down". Thanks for the post, sorry for our loss.

[Mktoto]

Brillant slideshow and great song to go with it

[GFY1954]

Let's Groove!

[thetechniqdrumguru]

Awesome dude. I can't wait to get to heaven to see what grooves porcaro has come up with.lol

[austinpowers78]

Great video. Jeff will always live in our playing. Legend. God Bless.

[novadesigns]

Very nicely done.

[kermitefrog64]

He was the backbone of Toto.

[Ingo91]

Jeff Porcaro was the worlds best drummer!

We miss you Jeff<3=) Rest in peace<3

[danlc95]

Words alone cannot express my respect, and admiration for Jeff.

[pepperamon]

mi idolo

[ratemydrums]

nice job

[seal30]

Great job! Beautifully done! Can't believe that it's already been over 14 years.

[wilhamcobly]

Very touching tribute from a great fan. Thanks Bobby!

[martinsafstrom]

Very nice video! I really miss Jeff! My favourite drummer! I met him 1991, very nice cat, very varm person. I never gonna forget that day! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[iw3gmi]

This tribute kick in my soul like a thunder - Jeff still in my mind every time i play drum - i cried when he died -

[urloveurloved]

Thank you! This tribute is soooo beautiful! Great job...one to be very proud of.I did get teary-eyed.You also provided us with some rare photos. Jeff is smiling-I know it!

[jmus57]

Very well done- he was an incredible drummer. His list of session work is enough to make your jaw hit the floor- what a waste.

[hyperkid3789]

Well made video. Jeff's one of my all time favourite drummers.

[sirnppu]

is it from FIB?

[muzik027]

Bottom of Your Soul... Falling in Between

[sirnppu]

what's this song?

[sirnppu]

this made me cry. jeff's the man! miss you..

[graziaforarts]

this is the best video with the best soundtrack!!! great photo...I think that "rethakul" was a very friend of Jeff!!!

I have some suspect from Buddyloverethakul...there'is only one special man in this world that use this name or another one that would be him. In anycase "why is the one that we love are the one that will never come home?" Jeff live in our hearts forever and in all toto works.

[nc72msp]

This video was incredibly moving! It brought back so many wonderful memories of this incredibly talented man. I was fortunate to meet him before a concert in the early 80's and told him how much I admired all his session work as well as what he did with Toto. He was very gracious and also shared a laugh to two with me during our brief time together. This was a moment in my life I will never forget.... May God bless Jeff Porcaro.

[Goriosis]

I cried... miss you Jeff.

[sulu62]

Great tribute Buddy... we'll never forget you Jeff.

[modicagianni]

great job!!! Ciao Jeffrey, you're forever with us...

[notrombones]

Good job!

[farley528]

Excellent compilation of a man who have touch us all. Those pictures are very rare and cant help but to think. Trully a legend and a remarkable man. Thanks a lot for posting!

[Mihail99pap]

This was a very touching video for all of us.!THERE WILL BE NO OTHER LIKE JEFF!I can't find his playing among todays drummers.WE MISS HIM.... In this song it's Simon playing.You could find something from Jeff's sweet 16th note.Anyway it is excelent.Thanks!!

[denize99]

Fantastic Buddy!!!!

WE MISS YOU JEFF!!!!!ç_ç

see ya on network! ;-)

[jadeleery]

This is a great job, is there a way I can get this for my screensaver? Very moving with the song....miss him

[OctoJan]

Buddy! This video made me cry. Really, I miss Jeff so much. He had so much left to give. And this says it all. I have thought about making a video like this myself, but I don't have nearly as much material as you do. I'm gonna check the video on the Network too, but I need lots of time to catch up after being away for four weeks:-)

Cya on the network, man. And thank you.

Octo

[scarp825]

Excellent Work!!! I really enjoyed this Video, Thanks for doing it!

[LijitQuasara]

Hey Buddy! I saw your original version on TotoNetwork ... I was amazed then, but this one's even better. Fabulous work! I like how the pictures are all "sepia"/b&w ... really goes with the mood. (And when I first heard "Bottom of Your Soul" on Toto99, I thought they'd written it for Jeff...)

~Kitty

JP forever!