# Episode 559 - Lenny Castro

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Podcast: [The Hustle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hustle-879596)
Published: 2026-01-27T21:03:18+00:00
Episode link: https://thehustle.podbean.com/e/episode-559-lenny-castro/
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## Resource

Percussionist Lenny Castro has made a career out of being an ingredient that makes everything he touches better. He's been one of the most in-demand musicians of the last 50 years and was even an official member of Toto for many decades. Would classics like "Africa" and "Rosanna" be what they are without him? Doubtful. He's also the best thing about Christopher Cross's "Ride Like the Wind" and ONJ's "Physical". We also discuss a bunch of his session work with people like Stevie Wonder, Robert Palmer, and Fleetwood Mac. He's "mostly" retired now but keeps getting pulled in because he's so good and even just completed a tour with John Mayer. He's the best and we're lucky to hear from him. Enjoy! The Hustle Podcast | creating podcasts | Patreon

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