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My Take
Tiran Porter is exactly the kind of musician I gravitate toward: the steady architect rather than the spotlight-grabber. As the bassist anchoring the Doobie Brothers through their peak years, he supplied the low-end foundation and harmonic color that made those songs feel so solid. What I respect most is the craftsman's temperament; he served the song instead of his ego. The fact that he left and later came back speaks to a real bond with the band. Players like him rarely get headlines, but the groove would collapse without them. I'd happily give him more credit than history usually does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tiran Porter
- Name (Japanese)
- タイラン・ポーター
- Reading
- たいらん・ぽーたー
- Born
- September 26, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / guitarist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Leuzinger High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiran%20Porter
Frequently asked questions
When was Tiran Porter born?
Born September 26, 1948 (age 77).
Where is Tiran Porter from?
Tiran Porter is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Tiran Porter do?
Tiran Porter works as musician, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.