On August 5, 1992, Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro died aged 38. He was a songwriter, musician (drums), and record producer, best known as the drummer with Toto. He was one of the most south after session drummers in popular music, played on hundreds of albums and worked with numerous artists such as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Greg Lake, Seals & Crofts, Les Dudek, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, The Jacksons, Tommy Bolin, Jackson Browne, Leo Sayer, Boz Scaggs, Carly Simon, Eric Carmen, Valerie Carter, Lisa Dal Bello, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross, Colin Blunstone, Larry Carlton, Allen Toussaint, Dave Mason, Warren Zevon, Ruben Blades, Bim, Jerry Williams, Al Stewart, Marc Jordan, Rickie Lee Jones, Janne Schaffer, Lowell George, Aretha Franklin, Jon Anderson, Luis Miguel, Love and Money, Patti Austin, Mariya Takeuchi, The Brothers Johnson, Peter Frampton, Bee Gees, Char, Christopher Cross, Randy Crawford, Al Jarreau, Amii Ozaki, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Eye to Eye, Donna Summer, Elton John, Melissa Manchester, Donald Fagen, Herbie Hancock, Don Henley, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Russ Taff, Chicago, David Gilmour Joe Walsh, Eric Clapton, Peter cetera, Earth Wind & Fire, roger Hodgson, David Benoit, Dr. John, Steve Porcaro, Nik Kershaw, Poco, Clair Mario, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, Madonna, Jude Cole, Sandy Patty, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bolton, Cher, Dire Straits, Richard Marx, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, B-52’s, Go West, 10CC, Roger Waters, Paul Young, and David Crosby. In 1993, Porcaro was posthumously inducted into the “Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”.
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The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers And Sisters
In August 1973, “Capricorn” label released “Brothers and Sisters”, the fourth Allman Brothers Band (The) album. It was recorded October–December 1972, at “Capricorn Sound Studios”, and was produced by Johnny Sandlin, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Jai Johanny Johanson, Butch Trucks, Chuck Leavell and Lamar Williams.
Personnel:
- Gregg Allman– vocals, organ, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Dickey Betts– lead and slide guitar, vocals
- Berry Oakley– bass guitar
- Jai Johanny Johanson– drums, congas
- Butch Trucks– drums, percussion, timpani, congas
- Chuck Leavell– piano, backing vocals, electric piano
- Lamar Williams – bass guitar
- Les Dudek– co-lead and acoustic guitar
- Tommy Talton – acoustic guitar
- Johnny Sandlin, Ovie Sparks – engineer, remix
- Buddy Thornton – engineer
- George Marino– mastering
- Judi Reeve – graphic content
- Barry Feinstein, Vicki Hodgett – layout, design
- Dan Hudson, Jr, Bo Meriwether – photography
Track listing:
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- Wasted Words – Gregg Allman
- Ramblin’ Man – Dickey Bets
- Come and Go Blues – Gregg Allman
- Jelly Jelly – Gregg Allman
- Southbound – Dickey Betts
- Jessica – Dickey Betts
- Pony Boy – Dickey Betts
The Steve Miller Band: Book of Dreams
In May 1977, “Capitol” label released “Book of Dreams”, the tenth Steve Miller Band album. It was recorded 1976-1977, at “CBS Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Steve Miller. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Steve Miller– vocals, guitar, synthesizer, sitar, producer
- David Denny– guitar
- Greg Douglass– slide guitar
- Byron Allred – piano, synthesizer
- Lonnie Turner – bass guitar
- Gary Mallaber– drums, percussion
- Norton Buffalo– harmonica
- Les Dudek– lead guitar
- Kenny Johnson – drums
- Jachym Young – piano
- Charles Calamise – bass
- Curley Cooke – acoustic guitar
- Bob Glaub– bass
- Steven (Sticks Douglas) Moore – drums, backing vocals
- Mike Fusaro – recording
- Jim Gains – mixing
- Win Kutz – mixing assistant
- Ken Perry – mastering
- Roy Kohara – art direction
- Alton Kelly– illustration
- Stanley Mouse– illustration
- John Palladino – executive producer
Track listing:
- Threshold – Steve Miller
- Jet Airliner – Paul Pena
- Winter Time – Steve Miller
- Swingtown – Steve Miller, Chris McCarty
- True Fine Love – Steve Miller
- Wish Upon a Star – Steve Miller
- Jungle Love – Lonnie Turner, Greg Douglass
- Electro Lux Imbroglio – Steve Miller
- Sacrifice – Curley Cooke, Les Dudek
- The Stake – David Denny
- My Own Space – Jason Cooper, Bobby Winkelman
- Babes in the Wood – Steve Miller
Steve Miller Band: Fly Like An Eagle
In May 1976, “Capitol” label released “Fly Like an Eagle”, the ninth Steve Miller Band album. It was recorded 1975-1976, at “CBS Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Steve Miller. In 2012, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Fly Like an Eagle” at number 445 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Steve Miller– vocals, guitar, keyboards, sitar, ARP Odyssey
- Curley Cooke – guitar
- Les Dudek– guitar
- Joachim Young – B3 organ
- James Cotton– harmonica
- Charles Calamise – bass guitar
- Lonnie Turner – bass guitar
- Gary Mallaber– drums, percussion
- Kenny Johnson – drums
- Joe (JD) D’Andrea – percussion
- John McFee– dobro
- Mike Fusaro – recording
- Jim Gains – mastering
- Susan McCardle – photography
- David Stahl – photography
- John Palladino – executive producer
Track listing:
- Space Intro – Steve Miller
- Fly Like an Eagle – Steve Miller
- Wild Mountain Honey – Steve McCarty
- Serenade – Steve Miller, Chris McCart
- Dance, Dance, Dance – Steve Miller, Joseph Cooper, Brenda Cooper
- Mercury Blues – C. Douglas
- Take the Money and Run – Steve Miller
- Rock’n Me – Steve Miller
- You Send Me – Sam Cooke
- Blue Odyssey – Steve Miller
- Sweet Maree – Steve Miller
- The Window – Steve Miller, Jason Cooper
Boz Scaggs: Silk Degrees
In March 1976, “Columbia” label released “Silk Degrees” the seventh Boz Scaggs album. It was recorded September 1975, at “Davien Sound Studios”, and “Hollywood Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Joe Wissert. It was certified 5 x Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Boz Scaggs –vocals, guitar
- Louis Shelton, Fred Tackett – guitars
- Les Dudek– slide guitar
- David Paich– keyboards
- David Hungate– bass
- Jeff Porcaro– drums, percussion
- Bud Shank, Plas Johnson – saxophones
- Vincent DeRosa,Jim Horn, Paul Hubinon, Dick Hyde, Tom Scott – horns
- Chuck Findley– flugelhorn
- Tony Terran– trumpet
- Jim Gilstrap, Maxine Green, Augie Johnson, Marty McCall, Pepper Swenson, Carolyn Willis –backing vocals
- Joe Porcaro– percussion
- Sid Sharp –arrangements
- Tom Perry –engineer
- Doug Sax– mastering
Track listing:
- What Can I Say – Boz Scaggs, David Paich
- Georgia – Boz Scaggs
- Jump Street – Boz Scaggs, David Paich
- What Do You Want the Girl to Do – Allen Toussaint
- Harbor Lights – Boz Scaggs
- Lowdown – Boz Scaggs, David Paich
- It’s Over – Boz Scaggs, David Paich
- Love Me Tomorrow – David Paich
- Lido Shuffle – Boz Scaggs
- We’re All Alone – Boz Scaggs
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