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passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) today...he was 59.
Porcaro joined his brothers Steve and Jeff in the band in 1982 and left in 2007 due to his illness. He was followed (not replaced) by Leland Sklar. His brother Jeff played percussion and passed away in 1992 from a heart attack caused by an allergic reaction. Both Mike and Jeff were considered two of the finest musicians of their time.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...at-59-20150315
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Porcaro joined his brothers Steve and Jeff in the band in 1982 and left in 2007 due to his illness. He was followed (not replaced) by Leland Sklar. His brother Jeff played percussion and passed away in 1992 from a heart attack caused by an allergic reaction. Both Mike and Jeff were considered two of the finest musicians of their time.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...at-59-20150315
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