Steve Lukather
Biography
Best known as the guitarist for early MTV-era hitmakers Toto, Steve Lukather remains one of the world's top session men, having played on well over a hundred recordings by a wide variety of artists over the years. Born in Los Angeles, CA, on October 21, 1957, Lukather discovered rock music the way just about every single other young U.S. citizen did during the '60s -- via the Beatles. Starting off as a drummer and keyboardist, it wasn't until his father purchased Lukather a guitar that he found his true musical calling. At first self-taught, Lukather eventually sought the help of older guitar-playing classmates, as well as a formal teacher, which led to an interest in becoming a session guitarist (courtesy of drummer Jeff Porcaro and keyboardist Steve Porcaro, both of whom attended the same high school as Lukather). Right around the time Lukather turned 20, the guitarist was invited to join the Porcaro brothers in a pop/rock band comprised primarily of studio musicians, Toto (which also featured singer Bobby Kimball, bassist David Hungate, and keyboardist/singer David Paich). While Lukather would join the band, he also managed to maintain his busy session schedule, playing on albums by Leo Sayer, Boz Scaggs, Alice Cooper, Barbra Steisand, the Pointer Sisters, Cher, and Cheap Trick during the late '70s.
There is a video of him playing with Santana and Jeff Beck. During his extremely long, in fact too long of a solo. Jeff and Santana are looking from each other then towards him, almost trying to get his attention to tell him to stop playing. Pretty damn funny.
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I have heard of Toto but not this particular musician-Ste v e Lukather. Very good guitarist and writer. Toto was not my style of music but SL is very respected musician.
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yes his playing has a whole other side too it compared to the work he has done with toto.
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Steve Lukather remains my favorite musician along with my other biggest influence (Jeff Porcaro). Guitarist, songwriter, Singer, Producer, You name it and Steve's done it and continues to amaze. I wrote a quick piece on Luke's web site where He actually walked in to a jersey club where my then brother in law was playing with his band. He being another huge luke fan asked him to join him and the band on stage.(pictu r e s to prove it)...the rest is history. You would sooner win the lottery or ge
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Hmm...don't remember Toto having guitar this cool. Great melodies and crunchy licks.
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