Jeff Porcaro, who died in 1992, co-wrote the band’s eternal hit “Africa.”
Today, Toto’s “Africa” remains an American pop classic. Co-written by Porcaro, the song was released in October 1982 as the third single from the band’s multi-platinum recordHot 100 chart. The tune returned to the Hot 100 chart decades later after it was covered by Weezer in 2018. But the perennial hit was more of an accident than anything else, by Porcaro’s own admission. It began as an African-style percussion loop, using fake marimba sounds on his Yamaha GS-1 synthesizer.
With an unforgettable career spanning many decades and roles, Porcaro remains one of the defining musicians of the late 20th century. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 38 after experiencing a heart attack. “Being one of the millions of fans to scream the chorus of ‘Africa’ at the top of my lungs on several occasions, this is certainly another thrilling moment in Primary Wave history,” saysCMO of Primary Wave Music. He continues, “Quite simply, Jeff Porcaro belongs on the Mount Rushmore of great American drummers. We are honored to work with Jeff’s wife, Susan, and their sons, to ensure that his legacy is recognized by generations to come.
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