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1980 - BOZ SCAGGS, "JOJO" (Farewell to Mike Porcaro)
Wikipedia reports the passing on March 15 of bassist Mike Porcaro, most well-known as part of the group, Toto. Wikipedia says:
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 as a result of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.[2]
He was the middle brother of Toto members Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro. Their father is jazz drummer-percussionist Joe Porcaro.
Porcaro stopped performing with Toto in 2007 after a growing numbness in his fingers that made it increasingly difficult for him to play. He was replaced by Leland Sklar for the remainder of the tour and Toto disbanded in 2008.[3] On February 26, 2010, it was announced via official press release that Mike Porcaro was suffering from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and that former band members of Toto, including Steve Porcaro, would reform and do a short tour through Europe in support of him in the summer of 2010.[4] The regrouped Toto continue to tour and perform for Mike's benefit in 2011. Nathan East was the guest bass player for the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 tours.[5]
In September 2012, it was reported in Classic Rock magazine that he was doing as well as could be expected with his disease, but he was in a wheelchair as the disease was progressing.[6]
On March 15, 2015, Porcaro died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles.[7]
Below, from about 1980, Mike Porcaro is the bass player, visible in this music video of Boz Scaggs' "Jojo". I'm not quite sure who else we're seeing in the video, but other members of Toto, and David Foster (co-writer of this song), and Carlos Santana were all involved in the album this track is from, "Middle Man".
Thanks to YouTuber BozScaggsVEVO. Farewell, Mike, and thanks; give our best to your brother Jeff. Our condolences and well-wishes go out to brother Steve and all other friends and family affected by Mike's passing.
