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Will Lee – Love, Gratitude and Other Distractions (2013)

Will Lee is probably best known as the bassist in the CBS Orchestra, which has supplied music and comedy for the Late Show with David Letterman for a long time now. You May Also Like: Tom Tallitsch – Gratitude (2016) Giada Valenti, “Gracias a La Vida” (2018): One Track MindRead More

'How did we pull this off?': Toto rediscovers lasting bond - and lots of humor - on a smash world tour

‘How did we pull this off?’: Toto rediscovers lasting bond – and lots of humor – on a smash world tour

As Toto completed its European tour in advance of a rare U.S. jaunt, certain setlist favorites began to emerge — along with an air-tight camaraderie that could only come from sharing the stage for so long. You May Also Like: Toto, “Oh Why” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto TuesdaysRead More

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Steve Lukather on what the Porcaros have meant to Toto: ‘That’s the hard part, watching brothers go down’

Steve Lukather talks about the crushing loss of Jeff and Mike Porcaro as band mates in Toto, saying the returning presence of their brother Steve Porcaro eases the pain. You May Also Like: Remembering Mike Porcaro, late bassist with Toto: ‘One of the greatest musicians and finest men I’ve everRead More

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Steve Lukather on Toto’s sweeping impact as sidemen: ‘We’ve had our hands in a lot of what’s happened’

In putting together promotional material for Toto’s 35th anniversary tour, which makes a rare swing through America beginning in August, Steve Lukather says their manager came upon a staggering number. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One Track Mind

Nick DeRiso's Mid-Year Best Of 2013 (Rock and Pop): Steven Wilson, CTA, Steve Lukather, Stick Men

Nick DeRiso’s Mid-Year Best Of 2013 (Rock and Pop): Steven Wilson, CTA, Steve Lukather, Stick Men

Occasionally, an album comes bursting out of your speakers, and you know — just know — that it’s going to end up here, on your half-way best of list. And on the year-ending compendium, too. Steven Wilson put out that album. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather kept Toto’s legacyRead More

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‘I’m a proud owner of a Toto toilet’: Steve Lukather comes to terms with jokes about his band’s name

As Toto prepares for the opening night of its 2013 tour on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Brussels, guitarist Steve Lukather finds himself answering the inevitable questions about the origins of the band’s name. His answer might surprise you. You May Also Like: Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again”Read More

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Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren + Joe Walsh – Ringo at the Ryman (2013): Movies

Don’t let the goofball demeanor fool you: Ringo Starr is the model of consistency these days, as solid and professional a frontman as there is — and maestro of one of the last decades’ most reliably entertaining guest-packed tours. You May Also Like: At first, Gregg Rolie wasn’t so sureRead More

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A respected guitarist, Toto’s Steve Lukather focused on singing now: ‘Just doing what I dig doing’

Steve Lukather ended 2013’s ‘Transition’ with the one-take instrumental “Smile,” but he won’t be pursuing instrumental work on a broader basis.

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‘It’s electric’: Fresh off Ringo Starr tour, Journey/Santana co-founder Gregg Rolie heads back to studio

Just back from another well-received round of shows with the All-Starr Band, Gregg Rolie continues working on a new solo release — the Santana/Journey co-founder’s first since 2011. You May Also Like: At first, Gregg Rolie wasn’t so sure about a classic Santana song: ‘What the hell do I doRead More

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‘Hopefully, maybe some day’: Reunited Toto is still touring, but no concrete plans for studio return yet

Though Toto is convening again for another summer tour — this time in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the band’s breakout No. 5 1978 single “Hold The Line” — new music doesn’t appear to be on the horizon. You May Also Like: Remembering Mike Porcaro, late bassist with Toto:Read More