The Story Behind Tribute to Jeff [Porcaro] | David Garfield

David Garfield reminisces about the making of the classic recording "Tribute to Jeff" for his friend, Jeff Porcaro.
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[@AndreasHalvardsson]

Jeff was really one of a kind, he did breathtaking things on the drums in songs.

[@Mr-Security]

Only musician that brought a tear to my eye when I heard the news. He was a great gift to humanity.

[@konini8058]

Jeff left so early - one of the best drummer of all time with style and technique. Very kind and friendly person in his personal life. And I admire all the very very good musicians that he played and hang out. They loved him very much - they were happy each moment they were together playing or talking in his presence. Thank you David for this short video talking about Jeff.

[@teresaclark1508]

Jeff's birthday was April 1st. Hope his heavenly birthday was wonderful. We miss him so much.

[@Proggydan]

To me there are two major Tributes to artists : Freddie Mercury's and Jeff Porcaro's. David, this tribute album has raised the bar so high in terms of musicianship, chemistry and genuineness. This tribute has left and will keep on leaving a mark on every musician who's worth the name. This album saved me in some of my darkest hours. I am so thankful for this. 🙏🏻

[@peevee605]

God made Jeff and broke the mold. RIP. Thank you for the effort of love, Creatchy.

[@fmunderground902]

Excellent David. I also worked with Jeff back in the early 80's at Cherokee. Jeff was one the most down to earth artist I have ever worked with. I use to joke with him that he did not need a click track and the click track needed him. I was shocked at his passing. It took me sometime to get pass the grief. I'll never forget the day I walked into studio one and Jeff was playing Mozart on the grand. OMG, you play piano too!? Anyway, thanks for the flashback, Peace.

[@petersconrad3917]

Toto is one of my favorite band. First heard of Toto back in the '80's. I heard Africa and Rosanna on the radio. I'm not a musician nor singer but I tell when those songs come on the radio I can sing it and dance through the groove. You know, it makes you move. I never pay any attention to the musicians in the band until the early '90's. And that's when I knew about Jeff, he was a cool cat the groove and feel. Because if the song's got no groove or feel, what's the use listening to it, but Jeff delivered that for the fans and the world. He cares about his craft and profession in a humble way. When you hear on the radio Africa or Rosanna you know it's Jeff and Toto. So, R.I.P. Jeff. You done your duty and service to the world. Thanks Jeff 🙏🙏❤

[@drumsport]

Thanks for the memories. I think I can speak for many of us old farts that we are starved for something/anything video with Jeff. Finding "lost tapes" or gems such as you just posted for a few seconds are precious. More please. RIP JP, MP, and Pop P.

[@got2bharmony]

Thank you David, there are many great drummers who have contributed to many great songs. Jeff had something unique, was always smiling and seems to have been loved by everyone. A tragic loss but remembered forever thanks to people like you sharing your archives.

[@mootbooxle]

My introduction to Jeff was via his Star Licks instructional video…You, Jeff, and Mike Porcaro. Those tunes and grooves you guys played set me on a certain path and I’m thankful! I wore that tape out! Thank you for the music, sir!

[@milangligoric9115]

David, I am so greatful on behalf of all the Jeff Porcaro brotherhood from all around the world. And there are a lot of us. Thank you sir! Can't wait to check out the footage from recording sessions.

[@julesjgreig]

Great story. Great album. Thank you.

[@SeaMark782]

David, thanks, I'm far away from Van Nuys now but I have very fond memories of my years at Grant HS, hanging with the Pocaros. I graduated with Mike in 1973. Saw Jeff play with Steely Dan in Glendale for 2 nights practicing for their 1974 tour, and again at the Santa Monica Civic , their last gig of the tour. Those were some heady days. I tell people that Toto is really a High School band, the 3 Porcaros, Lukather and Paich and our friend Dana Latham engineered the first few Toto albums. I really feel blessed to have been a witness to greatness, what a time and place.

[@S4vh55hdci]

I graduated from Grant High School as well during those times. Thank you for their memories!

[@thetonetosser]

Thank you for sharing your memories of Jeff, my musical hero. I managed to get a copy of the tribute CD on its release in the UK via a special import. Still spin it up on a regular basis. I think Mike McDonald's vocal on LST is amazing and arguably one of his all time great recordings. Of course, everyone else is amazing too but that track just stands out for me. They'll never be another Jeff. Sorely missed by the music industry and me. RIP

[@bradallmand2841]

Some of the world elite musicians for sure.

[@JaimeMusicWorld]

Thank you, David, for give us the opportunity to enjoy images from some recording glorious moments with all those monsters who played and sing on your amazing "Tribute to Jeff" Looking forward to see more.

[@andycrystal]

My favorite keyboard player talking about my all-time favorite drummer. Legit!

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

Still a very vacant place in my heart for Jeff..As much as i look forward to seeing new videos that feature Jeff it comes with the price of a heavy heart sometimes...I thank you Creatchy ten fold for anything and everything you give to us that has Jeff.....God bless and thanks again...Denny... Cleveland Ohio

[@haddadbeats]

Thank you David, for telling this story. Jeff has been one of my most beloved drummer's (musician).

[@joetumolo7550]

David thank you so much for your great work as a young man learning to play the drums I would sit and do my best to transcribe Jeff’s drum parts 40 years later I still find myself using his fills on gigs he had a huge impact on me and I am so grateful that you are keeping his legacy alive

[@carlnewman5448]

Such a beautiful tribute David…Jeff a truly brilliant and inspirational drummer, who fortunately recorded so much and left a tremendous legacy. I am always thrilled to hear your great music and the fabulous musicians you worth with, like Vinnie 🙏❤️

[@vincentroberto968]

Wow!!!! Talk about great stories... I just subscribed to this channel I stumbled on it by accident,,,boy and I am very happy I did!!!!!..... Jeff was one of a kind. As smooth as silk.

[@rockdudephotos]

Thanks for carrying the torch an keeping this great man in the spotlight !!

[@yougotgroove]

Fantastic David!! Much respect from this Toronto Drummer!!

[@ivanisrael4442]

Keep these coming David. Those of us that never eat him but revere Jeff can’t get enough of these. THANK YOU.

[@David.Garfield]

We will....wonderful memories!

[@ivanisrael4442]

@@David.Garfield thank you!!

[@Dafonzie]

I the CD for this great tribute to Jeff when it came out. As soon as I saw it in Tower Records, I grabbed it immediately and enjoyed it so much. Big fan of Toto and the members of that band are such great musicians that most of them would be part of great albums of other artists.

[@tennilleh]

Such a legend! Classiest drummer on history! Thanks for sharing, David!

[@donbelisle9849]

he`s so good😆

[@johnminnich7995]

Thanks for this, David, and especially for the Tribute to Jeff recording. I've had that CD since its introduction, just about wore it out (!) and it's still one of my "go to" recordings. I'm a drummer who's been around for a lot of years and was heavily influenced by Jeff's playing many years ago.

[@nielswil]

Me too, except i don't have that cd. Need to buy that.

[@Jedizen07]

WAY cool, this post. I STILL have the original Los Lobotomys CD, that I purchased in 1990. Still listen to it, almost daily. Thanks for this clip ( and yes, I STILL have the original CD release of " Tribute To Jeff " too! ).

[@David.Garfield]

Awesome!!

[@sundet81]

Amazing memories, amazing footage.

[@David.Garfield]

Was such a thrill to be involved with all those awesome cats

[@leeanucha]

Thank you for the stories. I still remember buying this album in the late 90s and still listening to it today.

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

Thank you very much, David!!!

[@ELI-qm6bx]

THE DRUM DOCTOR ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜 6

[@funklover24]

I still remember reading in the newspaper about Jeff's death. I couldn't believe it and read again and again, hoping the name would change, but it didn't. After that day still songs have been published with Jeff on drums, for example "Kingdom of Desire" by Toto and "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson, which was the last international top-hit wirh Jeff. Whenever it was played on the radio, it felt like a kind of funeral to me, enjoying his unbelievable feel and knowing, he was no longer with us. ❤💐 I wish, I could have been at The Baked Potato only once, because the record is one of my favorites. Would be great, if you could publish some more recordings.

[@luisrotela9523]

gracias David por semejante obra.....Jeff...por siempre en nuestros corazones....abrazos desde Buenos Aires!!

[@jimflys2]

Thanks for doing this David. You are an amazing musician and a true inspiration to so many of us. God bless you man!

[@SabianK]

My first itroduction to Jeff was on the Sonny and Cher show....I then many years later heard Boz Scaggs Low Down and his name came up again....then I heard Steely Dan....moving forward to 1978 I heard Hold the Line and it was its him again...by this time I had love affection for drums and really started to pay attention to the Real Players....fast forwsrd Jeff was playing with everyone and in so many different styles....then I started to see instructional video like Star licks and others...He was always that guy ...I was always impressed and awed by how versatile he was...by this time I was playing drums myself and trying to be as versatile in different styles as my drum hero..then while in a want to be band I was researching who played on this EWF song after they had reformed after EWF hiatus.....it was Jeff to no surprise He was just an awesome individual and drummer who always inspired so many.....

[@bonzomio]

Thank you, David, that certainly made my day! Look forward to more videos!

[@edjansson4021]

Hi David. Great .. we worked together in 1994, Paradiso ‘live’ recording … stil got the 2 track. Steve, John, Simon and you. Greetz from the Netherlands…. Ed Jansson.

[@ronh.798]

He and David Hungate made one hell of a rhythm for Toto.

[@NToombes]

Absolutely amazing album and still regularly listen to it here in the UK. So excited as well regarding some f the video footage that's coming out for us all to enjoy and watch, thankyou so much!!

[@DaGretschguy]

This is fantastic David! I’m a huge Jeff Porcaro fan, and really love the stories and footage, and look forward to more! Subscribed!

[@erikescobarmusic]

This is Magic, and, Eternal, Mr. Teacher David ! Much love ! EE from Brazil. 🙏❤️

[@chafikghodbane3443]

Merci M Garfield

[@andytupaia]

Thanks David

[@dfreeman120]

Great tribute Dave ! Jeff was a true groove pocket master without question. Take care, Don Freeman

[@leandrooliveira3321]

I'm a huge fan of Jeff Porcaro and I love everything he did. That's why I came across your work, Mr. David. Coincidentally I was revisiting your work "Giving Back" just yesterday. It's so rare to see a video of Jeff playing with a band other than TOTO, there's no way Mr. provide a little more than you showed at the end of this video? Anyway, thank you very much for everything.

[@waynemagin2554]

David, Thank You !!! Jeff is a huge influence on me being a drummer. The first time I became aware of you was on the "Jeff Porcaro Drum Instructional Video " son Creatchy Stomp, a cool tune with Mike on base. I do no know who you have used for you productions of the "Jazz Outside The Box" and others but it is excellent !! Heck you even got Joe Porcaro to play on Roxanne, to which he kicks ass along with every one else. Thank you for all you have done and will do. Please keep them coming. Wayne Magin

[@thiagomanobatera]

Jeff Porcaro mudou minha forma de tocar bateria como grande fã de Jeff que eu sou eu comprei o CD tributo a Jeff !!! Obrigado David Garfield !!! Thiago from Brazil !!!

[@andybrown78]

Thanks so much! He is a big influence on my playing! Such a feel!

[@joepaich77]

Thanks a lot David for sharing such great memories ❤

[@David.Garfield]

You're welcome!

[@TimBatkin]

I very much enjoyed this David, thank you.

[@somethinginmind2151]

Wow. Thank you for this.

[@Primordilian]

God bless you David🙏

[@RogerBiwandu]

Creatchy, YEAH !!!!!!!!!!

[@Hellrun]

Very much looking forward to anything coming out on this channel, have been a big fan of Karizma and Los Lobotomys for a long time (and of course Jeff, but who isn't?). Hopefully there will be some stuff regarding Carlos as well. Thanks!

[@mossimo71]

Yeah, Creatch! Great share.

[@tommccarron324]

Nice man

[@nielswil]

Thank you for sharing.

[@KereBuchanan]

Wonderful stuff. Can't wait for more footage, K.

[@David.Garfield]

You got it!

[@joeycurr1]

HAPPY HEAVENLY BDAY JEFF

[@Tressala]

Thank you so very much. This is just so wonderful.

[@David.Garfield]

You're welcome ... we have moire coming!

[@johnmatichecchia1942]

Awesome David, thank you!

[@David.Garfield]

You're welcome...

[@VintageBoxingTM]

Beautiful this Dave 😊

[@franckcotto2759]

Thank you

[@David.Garfield]

Our pleasure!

[@steini6771]

Thank you -

[@marceopereira]

ty sir

[@David.Garfield]

Yo!

[@marchanau1781]

Luckily I I've been to the baked potato at least once. I believe it was Michael Landau or koinonia playing. Guests came in, and as far as I remember, it was Steve lukather and Bobby Kimball. They were playing of course.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

The Greatest Ever. (BR excluded)

[@76matthieu]

What show is the extract at 0:30 ? Thx

[@matslarsson3452]

@DavidGarfield Who’s the bassplayer at 8:08 ?

[@David.Garfield]

Will Lee

[@toneranger]

Who's the tall guy in the Toto foto at 0.37 , another singer ?

[@David.Garfield]

Joseph Williams.... Their 4th (and current) lead singer ..... Son of John Williams the composer/conductor...

[@toneranger]

Thank you David, I didn't recognize him without the mullet, didn't think he he so tall. Congrats on the album and thank you for sharing,what a great tribute to Jeff my bass named his cat after him 👍🏻

[@Canyon2023]

You don't name any of the musicians who played on the tracks - on your KZbin post!! Terrible.

[@David.Garfield]

Not sure what you're talking about.... in this video? or others.....