Mike Porcaro
American bassist (1955–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Joseph Porcaro (May 29, 1955 – March 15, 2015) was an American bass player known for his work with Toto.[1] He retired from touring in 2007 because he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.[2]
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Mike Porcaro | |
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Born | (1955-05-29)May 29, 1955 South Windsor, Connecticut, United States |
Died | March 15, 2015(2015-03-15) (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Hard rock, pop rock, progressive rock, neo-progressive rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bassist |
Instruments | Bass guitar, double bass, cello |
Years active | 1971–2007 [source?] |
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He was the middle son of Joe Porcaro. His elder brother was Jeff Porcaro. His younger brother is Steve Porcaro.
Porcaro died from complications of ALS in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, California, aged 59.