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Originally Posted by ToneBender67  Can't say I've ever heard anybody say "I want that Porcaro/Toto sound". |
We must live on different planets. I would argue that J. Porcaro was a much more prolific and versatile drummer than Gonzo. I am NOT saying that one was better than the other, or trying to dis Bonham. I love his playing as much as anybody. But the breadth and depth JP's discography would humble most drummers. And I don't mean to simply draw attention to the high profile nature of these projects, but the also playing. He was absolutely amazing. For example, check out the CD Brasileiro by Sergio Mendez. I spent the last 6 years digging into Brazilian styles and gigging in Brazilian bands as my main source of income. In my opinion, JP had a nearly authentic Brazilian "accent" in his playing. He is the least gringo-sounding gringo I have ever heard when it comes to MPB. He could nail many different styles.
If I had to choose between a career that was more like Bonham or more like Porcaro I would chose the latter for sure. More interesting, more diverse, less of the married-to-a-successful-rock-band bullsh*t. I would imagine that any tenure longer than 4-6 years with a single rock line-up would get painfully boring (musically) compared to the rich diversity of being (primarily) independent. As brilliant as Bonham was, he was a bit of a one-trick-pony compared to Porcaro.