Jeff Porcaro

American drummer (1954–1992)
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Jeff Porcaro

Summary

Jeff Porcaro is a human[1]. He was born in Hartford[2]. He was born on April 1, 1954[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 5, 1992[5]. He worked as a drummer[6], jazz musician[7], songwriter[8], and session musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,664 views/month, #4,848 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jeff Porcaro was born in Hartford[2].
  • Jeff Porcaro passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Jeff Porcaro was born on April 1, 1954[3].
  • Jeff Porcaro died on August 5, 1992[5].
  • Jeff Porcaro is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Jeff Porcaro's father was Joe Porcaro[13].
  • Jeff Porcaro held citizenship in United States of America[14].
  • Jeff Porcaro worked as a drummer[6].
  • Jeff Porcaro's professions included jazz musician[7].
  • Jeff Porcaro's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Jeff Porcaro worked as a session musician[9].
  • Jeff Porcaro was educated at Grant High School[15].
  • Jeff Porcaro was a member of Toto[16].
  • Jeff Porcaro is recorded as male[17].
  • Jeff Porcaro's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jeff Porcaro's genre is rock music[19].
  • Jeff Porcaro's genre is pop music[20].
  • Jeff Porcaro's Commons category is recorded as Jeff Porcaro[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Jeff Porcaro's family name is recorded as Porcaro[23].
  • Jeff Porcaro's given name is recorded as Jeffrey[24].
  • Jeff Porcaro's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Jeff Porcaro's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Jeff Porcaro's instrument is recorded as drum kit[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hartford[2], Jeff Porcaro… he was born on April 1, 1954[3]. His father was Joe Porcaro[13].

Education

Jeff Porcaro was educated at Grant High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include drummer[6], jazz musician[7], songwriter[8], and session musician[9].

Death and Burial

Jeff Porcaro died on August 5, 1992[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Recorded place of burial include Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Jeff Porcaro ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,664 views/month, #4,848 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jeff Porcaro born?

Born in Hartford[2], Jeff Porcaro…

Where did Jeff Porcaro die?

Jeff Porcaro died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Jeff Porcaro's parents?

Jeff Porcaro's father was Joe Porcaro[13].

What did Jeff Porcaro do for work?

Jeff Porcaro worked as drummer[6], jazz musician[7], songwriter[8], and session musician[9].

Where did Jeff Porcaro go to school?

Jeff Porcaro was educated at Grant High School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation drummer, jazz musician, songwriter +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
  2. 17d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Manner of death natural causes
    Educated at
    Family name Porcaro
    Member of Toto
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32150|batch #32150]]: P2949 Update Qualifiers"
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