Shannon Forrest, Toto’s tenured timekeeper, plays through and breaks down his favorite Jeff Porcaro drum grooves and parts, explaining the genius of Jeff’s performances and why “feel” is a drummer’s most valuable skill to hone for crafting a distinct sonic identity.
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Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & Play-in
00:26 — Nashville Days & Early Toto Inspirations
01:09 — “Mama” Drum Demo & Breakdown | Hydra
03:15 — “Stop Loving You” Drum Demo & Breakdown | The Seventh One
05:40 — “Spanish Sea” Variation | Old Is New
05:56 — Pearl Music City Custom Drum Kit Overview
06:21 — “Jake to the Bone” Drum Demo & Breakdown | Kingdom of Desire
10:04 — Jeff Porcaro's Difference: Feel, Nuance, Motion & Expression
12:03 — “Animal” Drum Demo & Breakdown | Past to Present 1977–1990
14:02 — Developing Sonic Identity & the Importance of Feel
15:10 — Outro & Play-out

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