Who died from Toto?

Who died from Toto?

Mike Porcaro Mike Porcaro, longtime bassist for the rock band Toto, died on Sunday morning after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), according to Rolling Stone. He was 59. Post by Steve Porcaro.

What members of Toto are still alive?

Official

Name	Years active
Steve Lukather	1977–2008 2010–2019 2020–present
David Paich	1977-2008 2010-2019 2020-present; semi-retirement from touring 2005-2008 2020-present
Joseph Williams	1986–19–2019 2020–present

When did Toto disband?

Toto stayed a going concern, an intact, often touring band for more than 30 years, all the way until 2008, which marked the first time the band ever officially disbanded.

Why did Toto break up?

By 2008, Steve Lukather was the only original member left, but as he later told Classic Rock (via Louder), neither musical nor personnel reasons caused the split. He needed to end the band to deal with a slew of personal issues. "I was drinking myself to death, I was losing my marriage, my mother was dying," he said.

Where was Toto died?

Jeff Porcaro, Toto's drummer would die unexpectedly. His death wasn't just a tragedy, but the circumstances around it were suspicious. Let's explore the story of the his life and death. Initial news report stated that on Aug Porcaro, 38 died while doing yard work at his home in Hidden Hills California.

What was Toto's biggest hit?

• I'll Be Over You. Toto. Peaked at #1 on 10.24.1986.
• Africa. Toto. Peaked at #5 on 1.21.1983.
• Rosanna. Toto. Peaked at #17 on 7.16.1982.
• I Won't Hold You Back. Toto. Peaked at #1 on 4.29.1983.
• Pamela. Toto. Peaked at #9 on 5.13.1988.
• Without Your Love. Toto. Peaked at #7 on 3.6.1987.
• Toto. Peaked at #19 on 2.22.1980.
• Anna. Toto.

Why did Toto quit?

By 2008, Steve Lukather was the only original member left, but as he later told Classic Rock (via Louder), neither musical nor personnel reasons caused the split. He needed to end the band to deal with a slew of personal issues. "I was drinking myself to death, I was losing my marriage, my mother was dying," he said.

Why is Toto Africa so popular?

The song's popularity is aided by the fact that it's actually a very well-crafted piece of music, with driving drum loops, layered harmonies, and an anthemic chorus. ... At the time when Toto keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro wrote the song, they'd never actually been to Africa.

Who sings Africa by Toto?

Toto Africa/Artistas

How old was Toto when he died?

• Toto died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 69, shortly after completing his final feature, Capriccio all'Italiana Your contribution is much appreciated! If you see something that doesn't look right on this page, please do inform us using the form below: Loading... Loading...

Who are the members of the band Toto?

• Like the Beatles, Kiss, or the Spice Girls, Toto split lead vocals duties among its members. Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Steve Porcaro all took turns behind the microphone in addition to their regular instrumental duties, but Bobby Kimball served as the band's primary singer for its first four albums in the late '70s and early '80s.

How old was Toto Porcaro when he died?

• He formed the band in the first place, and bandmate Steve Lukather labeled him Toto's "figurehead." It was understandably devastating to the band when Porcaro suddenly died at the young age of just 38 in August 1992.

How old is Toto Cutugno in real life?

• Toto Cutugno Death Fact Check. Toto is alive and kicking and is currently 76 years old. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. If you have any unfortunate news that this page should be update with, please let us know using this form.