Steve Porcaro

Keyboard player and songwriter for Toto

Steve Porcaro - Keyboard player and songwriter for Toto
Born

September 2nd, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent keyboard player and songwriter, contributed significantly to the band Toto. Played an essential role in producing the band's acclaimed albums during the late 1970s and 1980s. Best recognized for composing the hit song "Africa," which topped charts globally. In addition to work with Toto, worked as a session musician for various artists.

Co-wrote the hit song "Africa"

Contributed to Toto's album "IV"

Performed on tracks for Michael Jackson, including "Human Nature"

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