Jeff Porcaro — “Bizarre Gardening Accident”

In a story that would seem to be straight out of This Is Spinal Tap, drummer Jeff Porcaro, who played with Toto, Clapton, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, etc., etc., died as a result of inhaling pesticide while tending to his garden. Apparently Jeff had an undiagnosed heart condition coupled with years of indulgence that made his heart considerably weaker than that of a normal 38 year old man (Jeff’s age at death). A sad and “bizarre” ending to a great and very well respected time keeper. Here’s the infamous clip from This Is Spinal Tap where they discuss the “drummer problem”.

And here’s Toto performing “Africa” live in 1982:

Another video for ya of Umphrey’s performing “Africa”: