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Toto
2007 Tour (left to right: Tony Spinner, Greg Phillinganes, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, and Leland Sklar)
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s) Rock, pop rock, neo-progressive rock
Years active 1976 – 2008
Label(s) Sony BMG, Columbia, Frontiers, Toto Recordings Inc. Tony Spinner (b 9 June 1963 is an American rock Singer and Guitarist who has been touring with Toto since 1999 having been Greg Phillinganes (born Gregory Arthur Phillinganes on May 12, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is an active session keyboardist in Los Angeles Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American Grammy Award winning Guitarist, Singer, Simon Phillips (born 6 February 1957 in London) is a prolific English Jazz and rock Drummer. Leland "Lee" Bruce Sklar (born May 28, 1947) is an American Musician, Singer-songwriter and Film score composer Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Pop rock is a hybrid of Pop music and Rock music that uses catchy pop style with light lyrics over top of guitar-based songs Neo-progressive rock (or often shortened to neo-prog, not to be confused with the significantly more modern New prog) is a sub- Genre of In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Frontiers Records is an Italian Record label that produces Melodic rock.
Website Official website
Members
Steve Lukather
David Paich
Mike Porcaro
Steve Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro
Simon Phillips
Greg Phillinganes
Bobby Kimball
David Hungate
Fergie Frederiksen
Joseph Williams

Toto was a Grammy Award winning American rock band founded in 1976[1] by some of the most popular and experienced session musicians of the era. Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American Grammy Award winning Guitarist, Singer, David Paich (born David Frank Paich on June 25 1954 in Los Angeles California) is a session musician from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s keyboard Mike Porcaro (born Michael Joseph Porcaro, May 29 1955, South Windsor, Connecticut) is best noted as the bass player in Steven Maxwell "Steve" Porcaro (born 2 September 1957, Hartford Connecticut) is a Keyboardist and Composer who was Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro ( April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was a highly regarded session drummer and a founding member of the Simon Phillips (born 6 February 1957 in London) is a prolific English Jazz and rock Drummer. Greg Phillinganes (born Gregory Arthur Phillinganes on May 12, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is an active session keyboardist in Los Angeles Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock David Hungate (b August 5, 1948) is a bass player noted as a member of Los Angeles Pop-rock band Toto from 1977-1982 Dennis Hardy "Fergie" Frederiksen was the former lead singer for Toto for their Isolation album Joseph Williams (born September 1, 1960) is an American rock Singer and Film Score composer best known commercially The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. Events January-February January 5 - Bob Dylan releases Desire January 6 - Peter Frampton Session musicians are musicians available for hire as opposed to musicians who are either permanent members of a musical outfit or who have acquired fame in their own right The band enjoyed great commercial success in the 1980s, beginning with the band's self-titled debut, released in 1978, which immediately brought the band into the mainstream rock spectrum of the time. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and features the hit singles " Hold the Line Events January: May - The Bee Gees dominate the singles and album charts as Saturday Night Fever becomes a cultural phenomenon Mainstream rock is a Radio format used by many commercial Radio stations in the United States and Canada. Continuing with 1982's critically acclaimed and commercially successful Toto IV, Toto became one of the biggest selling music groups of their era. See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 Toto IV is the fourth studio album by American Pop rock band Toto. Although their popularity in the United States diminished in the 1990s and 2000s, they continued to tour to sold out arenas, clubs, and theaters internationally. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Described by Eddie Van Halen as "collectively the best musicians on the planet",[2] the band is known for their technical prowess in the studio, as well as a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, and jazz, making them appeal to a variety of musicians and non-musician listeners. Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26 1955 is a Dutch Guitarist, Keyboardist, Songwriter and producer Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States The band has released 17 albums and has sold over 30 million records to date. [3] Their 18th release is Falling In Between Live, which was released in August of 2007. Falling in Between Live is the fourth live album by american band Toto, released in 2007 (see 2007 in music) It was recorded in March of 2007 in Paris. As a result of frontman Steve Lukather's departure from the band, Toto broke up after the last leg of their 2008 tour.

Contents

Biography

Formation

1982 in London (Porcaro S, John Smith, Kimball, Lukather, Lenny Castro, Porcaro J)
1982 in London (Porcaro S, John Smith, Kimball, Lukather, Lenny Castro, Porcaro J)

Toto formed as a group of six studio musicians in 1977. Prior to the band's formation, the members of Toto were regulars on albums by Steely Dan,[4] Seals and Crofts,[5] Boz Scaggs,[6] Sonny and Cher,[7] and many others, contributing to many of the most popular records of the 1970s. Steely Dan is a American rock band centered on core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Seals and Crofts are Jim Seals (born James Seals 17 October 1941, Sidney Texas) and Dash Crofts (born Darrell Crofts 14 August Boz Scaggs (born William Royce Scaggs, 8 June 1944, Canton, Ohio) is an American Singer, Songwriter Sonny & Cher were an American Pop music duo made up of husband and wife team Sonny Bono and Cher in the 1960s and 1970s Keyboardist David Paich rose to fame after having co-written and produced Boz Scaggs' Silk Degrees album. David Paich (born David Frank Paich on June 25 1954 in Los Angeles California) is a session musician from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s keyboard Silk Degrees is an album released by Boz Scaggs on the Columbia Records label in 1976 Having played on many sessions with drummer Jeff Porcaro, the two began to seriously discuss the possibility of forming their own band. Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro ( April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was a highly regarded session drummer and a founding member of the They brought in bassist David Hungate, having played with him on the road with Boz Scaggs. David Hungate (b August 5, 1948) is a bass player noted as a member of Los Angeles Pop-rock band Toto from 1977-1982 In addition, the duo asked guitarist Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro's brother Steve Porcaro (keyboards), and vocalist Bobby Kimball to join the team. Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American Grammy Award winning Guitarist, Singer, Steven Maxwell "Steve" Porcaro (born 2 September 1957, Hartford Connecticut) is a Keyboardist and Composer who was Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock And in 1977, production began on the band's first album.

Band name and the debut album

Once all of the songs were written, the band came together in the studio to record the album. According to popular myth, in order to distinguish their own demo tapes from other bands' in the studio, Jeff Porcaro wrote the word "Toto" on them. Although one popular rumor is that the name came from Bobby Kimball's "true" last name, 'Toteaux,' this rumor was in fact only a joke popularized by former bassist David Hungate. David Hungate (b August 5, 1948) is a bass player noted as a member of Los Angeles Pop-rock band Toto from 1977-1982 [8] After the completion of the first album, the band and record were still un-named. David Hungate, after viewing the name on the demo tapes, explained to the group that the word "Toto" in Latin translated to "all-encompassing". Because the band members had played on so many different records and many different musical genres, they adopted the name Toto as their own. The band's name may have elicited a few laughs when they first toured Japan in 1979 and 1980. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. TOTO is the name of Japan's largest toilet manufacturer. This article is about the Japanese toilet manufacturer For the American pop/rock band see Toto (band; for other uses see Toto. A toilet is a Plumbing fixture and disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the bodily wastes: Urine and fecal matter. [9] Also, despite their popularity in Africa (largely due to their song of the same name), in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, the band's name in many languages is the same as a slang term for the vagina. [10] The name "Toto" is also well-known as the name of Dorothy's dog in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz books and the famous 1939 film. After its release,Toto hit the charts quickly, earning popularity with the hit single "Hold The Line", as well as "Georgy Porgy", and "I'll Supply the Love. Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and features the hit singles " Hold the Line " Hold the Line " is a late 1978/early-1979 hit single by the American rock group Toto. " I'll Supply the Love " is a song released from Toto 's first album " The band garnered international acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy for "Best New Artist". The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Shortly thereafter, in early 1979, Toto embarked on their first American tour in support of the debut album. [11]

Hydra and Turn Back

Lukather and Kimball live in 2007
Lukather and Kimball live in 2007

At the close of the Toto tour, the band began work on their next album, entitled Hydra, which was released later that year. Hydra is the second studio album by American rock band Toto. It was released in 1979 Track listing All Songs The album featured the single "99", inspired by George Lucas' cult film THX 1138,[12] which became one of the band's most popular songs. George Walton Lucas Jr (born May 14, 1944) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, producer, Screenwriter THX 1138 is a 1971 Science fiction film directed by George Lucas, from a screenplay by Lucas and Walter Murch. Despite its popularity, however, in 2007, Steve Lukather admitted that he hates "99" and that it's his least favorite Toto song which is why it's no longer performed live. [13] Other singles from Hydra include "St George and the Dragon" and "All Us Boys". The episode of Saint George and the Dragon appended to the Hagiography of Saint George was Eastern in origin brought back with the Crusaders and retold The band also released a promotional video for the album's title track, though the song was never released as a single, while "St. George and the Dragon," despite being a single, never had a video. Although Hydra failed to achieve the commercial success of Toto's first release, it still went Gold. Following the album's release, the band began the "Hydra Tour" which featured both American and International dates. The tour lasted from February until June 1980. [11]

In early 1981, Toto released their third album Turn Back. Turn Back is the third studio album by the American rock group Toto. The album was experimental[14] and featured a lot more guitar and less keyboards than their previous two records. Ultimately, Turn Back failed to earn the radio play or critical acclaim of either of the previous two records. The song "Goodbye Elenore" was the only official single released worldwide. [15] Because the release was a commercial disappointment, the band did not tour to promote the record.

Toto IV

Mike Porcaro live
Mike Porcaro live

1982 marked the beginning of Toto's most successful era. See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 After the poor sales of Turn Back, the band were under a lot of pressure from their record company to produce a new smash record. With Toto IV, the band delivered one of the most commercially successful records of the 80s. Toto IV is the fourth studio album by American Pop rock band Toto. The album featured the hit singles "Africa" and "Rosanna". " Africa " is a song by rock band Toto. The song was included on their 1982 album Toto IV, and reached number one on the Billboard " Rosanna " is a hit single one of the best known by 1980s rock band Toto, and the opening track from the 1982 album Toto IV. The album also made several worldwide charts, bringing the band to new audiences. "Africa" topped the charts in February of 1983 and was a constant presence on radios across the globe, but it was Rosanna that earned the band multiple Grammy nominations. Toto IV was awarded 6 Grammy Awards, including "Record of the Year" for "Rosanna", "Album of the Year" for Toto IV, and "Producer of the Year". The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Record of the Year is one of the four most prestigious Grammy Awards presented annually The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is the most prestigious award category at the Grammys The Grammy Award for Producer of the Year Non-Classical has been awarded since 1975. In the video for "Rosanna", a young Patrick Swayze can be seen as one of the dancers, and a young Cynthia Rhodes can be seen as the lead dancer. Patrick Wayne Swayze (born August 18, 1952) is a three- time Golden Globe nominated American Dancer, Actor, and Cynthia Rhodes (born November 21, 1956) is an American Actress, Singer and Dancer. The song was named after Steve Porcaro's ex-girlfriend, actress Rosanna Arquette, but the song itself was not about her, according to writer David Paich. Steven Maxwell "Steve" Porcaro (born 2 September 1957, Hartford Connecticut) is a Keyboardist and Composer who was Rosanna Lauren Arquette (born August 10 1959 is a Golden Globe -nominated American actress Film director, and Film producer. [16] In addition to "Africa" and "Rosanna", Toto IV gained even more success with the release of 3 other singles: "Make Believe", "I Won't Hold You Back", and "Waiting For Your Love". For other songs called "Make Believe" see Make Believe (disambiguation#Songs " Make Believe " is a song by the band " I Won't Hold You Back " is a ballad by the American pop - rock band Toto, written by Steve Lukather for their fourth album Toto toured throughout 1982 in support of Toto IV,[11] and near the end of the tour, Bobby Kimball broke his leg and was forced to perform seated behind a piano for the remaining shows. Toto IV is the fourth studio album by American Pop rock band Toto.

Fergie Frederiksen and Isolation

Subsequent to the Toto IV release, bassist David Hungate left the band to spend more time with his family. David Hungate (b August 5, 1948) is a bass player noted as a member of Los Angeles Pop-rock band Toto from 1977-1982 Mike Porcaro replaced him on bass and appeared in all the music videos for Toto IV. Mike Porcaro (born Michael Joseph Porcaro, May 29 1955, South Windsor, Connecticut) is best noted as the bass player in After the Toto IV tour, lead singer Bobby Kimball was fired due to personal problems between him and the band. Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock [17] Fergie Frederiksen was brought in as the new lead singer after Fergie was introduced to Jeff Porcaro, and the band recorded Isolation, released in November 1984. Dennis Hardy "Fergie" Frederiksen was the former lead singer for Toto for their Isolation album Isolation is the fifth studio album by Toto, released in November 1984 Although Bobby Kimball sang some portion of the record before leaving, the exact amount is unknown. David Paich says it was a third of the record,[18] Steve Lukather also says it was only 3 or 4 songs,[19] but Bobby Kimball says it was most of the album. David Paich (born David Frank Paich on June 25 1954 in Los Angeles California) is a session musician from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s keyboard Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American Grammy Award winning Guitarist, Singer, [20] The truth is unknown. However, some of Bobby Kimball's background vocals were left on the record. Although still a commercial success, Isolation did not achieve the acclaim of Toto IV and only went Gold. Isolation is the fifth studio album by Toto, released in November 1984 The "Isolation Tour" started and concluded in 1985. [11]

Fahrenheit and The Seventh One

David Paich during a live concert
David Paich during a live concert

At the close of the Isolation tour, Fergie Frederiksen was replaced by Joseph Williams. Lukather claimed that the band was not meshing well with Fergie because he had a difficult time recording with them in the studio. [21] The band had an audition for a new lead singer and Joseph Williams, son of famous film composer John Williams was chosen from the individuals that auditioned. Joseph Williams (born September 1, 1960) is an American rock Singer and Film Score composer best known commercially John Towner Williams (born February 8 1932) is an American Composer, conductor and Pianist. [22]

With Joseph Williams now on board officially, Toto wrote and recorded Fahrenheit, released in October 1986, which had already been started with Frederiksen handling lead vocals. Fahrenheit is the sixth studio album by Toto The track "Could This Be Love" features Fergie on background vocals.

Fahrenheit was a much softer release for Toto. It featured the hits "I'll Be Over You", "Without Your Love" and an instrumental piece performed with Miles Davis. " I'll Be over You " is a hit single by the American Pop-rock band Toto. Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. Furthermore, a then-unknown Paula Abdul appeared as a dancer in the "Till the End" music video. Paula Julie Abdul ( "AB-dool" born June 19, 1962) is a Grammy Award -winning American pop Singer In addition, one of the studio-singers heard in the song "I'll Be Over You" is Michael McDonald. Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952, in St Louis Missouri) is an American R&B / soul Singer and Songwriter Despite its accolades, however, the album was not received well compared to previous releases and failed to go gold initially. [23] However, after its release, the band embarked on another world tour. After the tour ended in 1987, Steve Porcaro left the band to pursue a career in film and television scoring. The Fahrenheit album eventually went gold on October 3rd, 1994. [24]

Steve Porcaro was never replaced, and Toto decided to continue with only five members. Although Porcaro occasionally assisted the band on synthesizers for their subsequent studio albums. David Paich handled most of the live keyboard work (with keyboard tech John Jessel assisting on certain dates). In 1988, Toto released their next album The Seventh One, featuring Jon Anderson of Yes on its single, "Stop Loving You. The Seventh One is Toto 's seventh studio Jon Anderson, born John Roy Anderson on 25 October 1944 is an English Musician, best known as the lead singer of the Progressive rock band Yes are an English Progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. " Stop Loving You " is the second single released from rock band Toto 's 1988 album The Seventh One. " The record's other single, "Pamela" also became very popular. The Seventh One, became the band's most successful release since Toto IV, and according to David Paich, the record was supposed to be their comeback record, but personnel changes at the record company saw the album's promotion and advertising money pulled. The Seventh One is Toto 's seventh studio [25] The band toured from February until July of 1988. [11]

Past To Present and Jean-Michel Byron

Steve Lukather
Steve Lukather

Although "The Seventh One Tour" was very successful, at the close of the tour, the band decided to replace lead singer Joseph Williams. During the tour, Joseph lost his voice before many of the performances due to excessive partying and drug-use, and Toto decided that a change needed to be made. [26] Originally, the band wanted to reunite with original vocalist Bobby Kimball to record new songs for a greatest hits record, but the record company instead made them hire Jean-Michel Byron. Jean-Michel Byron (born Byron DuPlessis) was the South African born lead vocalist for Los Angeles rock band Toto for their Past to Present Byron and Toto recorded 4 new songs which were included on their greatest hits album, Past to Present 1977-1990, released in 1990. Past to Present 1977-1990 is a compilation-album by Toto released in 1990 Toto then went on a tour titled the "Planet Earth Tour" that lasted from September until December of 1990.

Shortly into the tour, it became clear that Byron's bizarre on-stage antics would not mesh with Toto's vision for their live shows, and he was subsequently fired. [27] Because many of the fans were so outraged at Byron's stage persona, most of his performance was removed from the subsequent live video release, "Toto Live" and Byron was listed only as a "background singer" in the album credits. All of the live performances of the new songs from Past to Present were removed from the recorded setlist, and the only songs on which Byron appears are "Rosanna" and "Hold The Line" and a few wide shots. [28] The rest of the tracks were sung by Steve Lukather and David Paich.

Death of Jeff Porcaro

Once again without a lead vocalist, guitarist Steve Lukather stepped up to the microphone and became the new lead singer, and the band recorded Kingdom of Desire. Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American Grammy Award winning Guitarist, Singer, Kingdom of Desire is the eighth studio album by Toto, released in 1992 Tragedy then struck, however, just prior to the record's release when drummer Jeff Porcaro died. Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro ( April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was a highly regarded session drummer and a founding member of the On August 5, 1992, Jeff suffered an allergic reaction due to a pesticide he was using in his garden. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Allergy is a disorder of the Immune system often also referred to as Atopy. A pesticide is a substance or mixture of substances used to kill a pest. Facing the prospect of a tour without Jeff, Toto almost broke up. However, Jeff Porcaro's family asked the band to continue. Simon Phillips was the only drummer ever contacted to replace Jeff Porcaro, since the band knew that Porcaro liked Phillips, and because Lukather had worked with Simon on a previous tour with Santana and Jeff Beck in Japan, 1986. Simon Phillips (born 6 February 1957 in London) is a prolific English Jazz and rock Drummer. Santana is a flexible number of musicians accompanying Carlos Santana since the late 1960s Geoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck (born June 24, 1944 to Arnold and Ethel Beck in Wallington, England) is an English Phillips joined the band, and they went on a tour which they dedicated to Jeff's memory. In 1993, they released a live album called Absolutely Live. For the tour, Steve Lukather would handle a majority of the vocals but some older songs originally sung by Bobby Kimball, Fergie Frederiksen and Joseph Williams were put in the setlist and sung by new backup singers hired for the tour: John James, Donna McDaniels, and Jenny Douglas McRae. John sang "Stop Loving You" and Bobby's part on "Rosanna". Donna sang "Home Of The Brave" and "Angel Don't Cry", and Jenny sang "Hold The Line".

At the close of the tour, the band performed the Tribute to Jeff Porcaro Concert in Los Angeles. It featured Toto as well as Don Henley, Eddie Van Halen, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Boz Scaggs, James Newton Howard, Michael McDonald, Richard Marx, and many more, and a special appearance by George Harrison. Donald Hugh " Don " Henley (born July 22, 1947, in Gilmer Texas, U Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26 1955 is a Dutch Guitarist, Keyboardist, Songwriter and producer Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948 in Passaic New Jersey) is an American Musician and Songwriter. Walter Becker (born Walter Carl Becker, 20 February 1950, in Queens, New York) is an American musician and record producer Boz Scaggs (born William Royce Scaggs, 8 June 1944, Canton, Ohio) is an American Singer, Songwriter James Newton Howard (born June 9, 1951 in Los Angeles) is an Academy Award nominated Film score Composer and Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952, in St Louis Missouri) is an American R&B / soul Singer and Songwriter Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago Illinois) is an Adult contemporary and Pop/rock Singer, Songwriter George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001 was an English rock Guitarist Singer - Songwriter, Author At the close of the tour, the band took a break to pursue individual projects as well as to keep up their session schedules.

Simon Phillips and Tambu

In 1995, Toto regrouped and recorded Tambu, their first album with Simon Phillips. Tambu is the ninth studio album by Toto released in May 1995 Tambu sold 600000 copies worldwide A departure from Toto's polished, almost over-produced sound of the late 1970s and 1980s, Tambu was a very organic release and featured the single "I Will Remember" which received moderate radio play. Other singles released were "Drag Him To The Roof" and "The Turning Point". Tambu also featured John James and Jenny Douglas McRae as session singers on some of the tracks. Jenny also sang lead on the album's bonus track "Blackeye" and also in a duet with Steve Lukather on "Baby He's Your Man". The album did not sell well in the United States and the planned second single "Baby He's Your Man" ended up being cancelled. [29] Unlike the domestic disappointment, however, Tambu sold 600,000 copies worldwide.

The "Tambu Tour" proved to be another successful tour, although there were no North American dates. Simon Phillips suffered from a back problem so Gregg Bissonette had to fill in for him during the first leg of the tour in 1995. Gregg Bissonette, (born June 9, 1959, Detroit, Michigan is an American Drummer. The tour concluded in 1996. The rest of the tour personnel remained the same, with the exception of Donna McDaniels who left in 1994 shortly after the "Night of the Proms" performances. The song "Hold The Line" was now sung as a duet between Jenny and John. [30]

Bobby Kimball's return

1997 marked the band's 20th Anniversary, and in order to commemorate it, David Paich and Steve Lukather started to go through several old tapes and demos for a special record of unreleased songs. Events January January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert In 1998, they released Toto XX with the single "Goin Home. Toto XX 1977-1997 is a compilation album by Toto to celebrate their 20th anniversary " Toto went on a small promotional tour with former members Bobby Kimball, Steve Porcaro, and Joseph Williams. Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock Steven Maxwell "Steve" Porcaro (born 2 September 1957, Hartford Connecticut) is a Keyboardist and Composer who was Joseph Williams (born September 1, 1960) is an American rock Singer and Film Score composer best known commercially

After the "Toto XX Tour", Bobby Kimball rejoined the band as lead singer after 15 years. The band released Mindfields in early 1999 and embarked on the "Reunion Tour", touring worldwide and returning to the United States for the first time in 6 years. Mindfields is the 10th studio album by the American rock band Toto. The new album featured 3 singles, "Melanie", "Cruel", and "Mad About You", a song co-written by David Paich and former Toto vocalist Joseph Williams. Later that year, a live album titled Livefields was released. Livefields is a Live album by the band Toto. It was recorded during the reunion tour after the release of the album Mindfields, and released The tour officially concluded in 2000 but the band played a few shows throughout 2001. David Paich briefly took a break from touring in 2000, so Jeff Babko filled in on keyboards. [31] David Paich began to tour again with Toto in 2001.

Toto's 25th Anniversary

In 2002, in celebration of Toto's 25th Anniversary, the band released Through the Looking Glass, a covers album which paid tribute to the band's musical influences such as Bob Marley, Steely Dan, George Harrison and Elton John. Through the Looking Glass is the 11th studio album by the American band Toto. Two singles were released, Could You Be Loved, a Bob Marley cover, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps, a Beatles cover. The album was not a commercial success, and many fans were upset about the release, and thought that the band should have written new material instead. [32] However, the record gave the band material to promote their "25th Anniversary Tour", which started in 2002 and concluded in 2003. After the tour, Toto released a live album and DVD of the show titled Live in Amsterdam. 25th Anniversary Live in Amsterdam is a live album by Toto, released in 2003 in the 25th anniversary of the band Both the live album and the DVD were released in late 2003. Steve Lukather himself was critical of his performance at this concert. [33]

Greg Phillinganes and David Paich's semi-retirement

David Paich & Toto in 2004, one of his last shows
David Paich & Toto in 2004, one of his last shows

Beginning in June 2003, near the end of their "25th Anniversary Tour", David Paich took a leave of absence from touring to spend time with a sick family member. David Paich (born David Frank Paich on June 25 1954 in Los Angeles California) is a session musician from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s keyboard Steve Lukather, known also for his humor, released a fake story that keyboardist David Paich was actually undertaking a sex-change operation and would become "Davida". Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American Grammy Award winning Guitarist, Singer, David Paich (born David Frank Paich on June 25 1954 in Los Angeles California) is a session musician from the 1970s 1980s and 1990s keyboard The story was posted on the band's website, and was picked up by media all over the world. Although the fans found it funny, many people were offended, and Lukather apologized for his post and all references to the joke were removed from the website. [34] Veteran keyboardist Greg Phillinganes filled in for Paich for the rest of the tour. Greg Phillinganes (born Gregory Arthur Phillinganes on May 12, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is an active session keyboardist in Los Angeles

In late 2003, Toto headlined Night of the Proms for 2 months straight. Night of the Proms is a series of concerts held yearly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. David returned but was only able to play for a few weeks before he had to leave again, so Greg once again filled in for the remainder of the shows. In early 2004, the band embarked on a small world tour that went throughout all of 2004 as well as 2005. David Paich only occasionally appeared with Greg playing at a majority of the shows. In 2005, Greg was asked to permanently join the band, and David Paich then retired from touring. David Paich is still a member of Toto, however, as he records and produces on all of Toto's releases. [35]

Falling In Between and Falling In Between Live

In early 2006, Toto released Falling In Between, their first album of new material since 1999. Falling in Between is the 12th and final studio album by veteran American rock musicians Toto. The release featured extensive keyboard work from Steve Porcaro and a duet with Joseph Williams on the first single, "Bottom of Your Soul". The album received very positive reviews from both critics and fans, some reviews even saying it's the best Toto album since Toto IV. [36] Following the record's release, Toto embarked on an extensive world-wide tour. The tour began in 2006, and continued into 2007 with the second leg of the "Falling In Between Tour". The 2007 tour featured Leland Sklar filling in for Mike Porcaro on bass, due to an undisclosed illness. Leland "Lee" Bruce Sklar (born May 28, 1947) is an American Musician, Singer-songwriter and Film score composer The second leg featured extensive dates in both Europe and the United States, including an appearance at the 2007 Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota. Localinstinct ( talk) 0552 2 October 2008 (UTC Moondance Jam is an annual Classic rock festival held over four days in mid-July in the Leech Lake Walker is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1069 at the 2000 census Former singer, Fergie Frederiksen made a guest appearance at the Minneapolis, USA date on May 5, 2007[37] and Joseph Williams, also made a few guest appearances with the band in June 2007. Dennis Hardy "Fergie" Frederiksen was the former lead singer for Toto for their Isolation album Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Joseph Williams (born September 1, 1960) is an American rock Singer and Film Score composer best known commercially [38]

Toto has recently released a 2-CD set, Falling In Between Live to commemorate the tour. Falling in Between Live is the fourth live album by american band Toto, released in 2007 (see 2007 in music) This live set marks the fourth for the band, following 1993's "Absolutely Live", 1999's "Livefields", and 2003's "Live In Amsterdam".

For 2008, a companion DVD of the show was released, which was recorded in Paris in March 2007.

2008: Toto no more

After a period of rumours and some allusions, on 5 June 2008 Steve Lukather made an offical announcement on his website stevelukather.net, stating: "The fact is yes I have left Toto. There is no more Toto. " Lukather further stated that after 31 years of recording, producing and playing with Toto without even missing one single gig, he couldn't do it anymore: "I just can't do it anymore and at 50 years old I wanted to start over and give it one last try on my own. " With Lukather being the only original member left in the band (Bobby Kimball was also an original member, but was out of the band from 1984-1999) there was no other option than to call Toto a quit. As the main motivation for his decision, Lukather said: "When Dave retired that was REAL hard for me 'cause we started the band together. Hell, it's 35 years if you count High School where the core all met. When Mike fell ill and had to leave that was it for me. If there isn't a Paich or at least one Porcaro how can we even call it Toto?" The frontman of Toto also stated: "Honestly, I have just had enough. This is NOT a break. It is over. I really can't go out and play Hold The Line with a straight face anymore. " The break-up of Toto after 31 years received mixed reactions from the fans, but in general the decision was understood and many agreed with Lukather's reasons to quit the band.

On 5 April 2008, Toto played what would be their last show ever, in Seoul, as a part of their Falling In Between Live tour. This left lots of fans without a real farewell tour.

In their 31 years of excistence, Toto sold over 30 million records, had numerous hits and scored a worldwide number 1 hit with the song "Africa". Toto did over 10 world tours which consistently sold out everywhere but in the US. The band and its individual members worked with and wrote for artists such as Michael Jackson, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Larry Carlton, Chicago, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and hundreds more. Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman Boz Scaggs (born William Royce Scaggs, 8 June 1944, Canton, Ohio) is an American Singer, Songwriter Steely Dan is a American rock band centered on core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950 name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris) is an Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. Larry Carlton (born 2 March, 1948) is an American Jazz, pop, and rock Guitarist dividing his recording Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer Quincy Delight Jones Jr (born March 14, 1933) also known as Q, is an American Music Impresario, conductor Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, Steven "Steve" Siro Vai (born June 6 1960 in Carle Place New York) is an American Instrumental rock Guitarist Joseph "Satch" Satriani (born July 15, 1956 in Westbury New York, U Those accomplishments would state Toto as a huge influence in the music scene, especially in the eighties, and have left their mark in the history of contemporary music in general.

Band members

For more details on this topic, see Toto band members. The following is a complete chronology of the various lineups of Toto, from the group's inception in 1976 until the their dissolution in 2008

Official bandmembers

Steve Lukather in 2007
Steve Lukather in 2007


Tour musicians

Steve Lukather and Greg Phillinganes live in 2007
Steve Lukather and Greg Phillinganes live in 2007

Discography

Studio albums

Bobby Kimball in 2007
Bobby Kimball in 2007
  1. 1978 - Toto US #9, UK #37 (RIAA: 2x Platinum)
  2. 1979 - Hydra US #37 (RIAA: Gold)
  3. 1981 - Turn Back US #41
  4. 1982 - Toto IV US #4, UK #4 (RIAA: 3x Platinum)
  5. 1984 - Isolation US #42, UK #67 (RIAA: Gold)
  6. 1986 - Fahrenheit US #40, UK #99 (RIAA: Gold)
  7. 1988 - The Seventh One US #64, UK #73
  8. 1992 - Kingdom of Desire
  9. 1995 - Tambu
  10. 1998 - Toto XX (previously unreleased tracks)
  11. 1999 - Mindfields
  12. 2002 - Through the Looking Glass (tribute album)
  13. 2006 - Falling In Between

Compilations, live albums, and soundtracks

  1. 1984 Dune US #168 (original motion picture soundtrack, remastered and re-released in 1997 and 2001)
  2. 1990 Past to Present 1977-1990 US #153 ('best of' compilation with 4 new tracks) (Platinum)
  3. 1993 Absolutely Live
  4. 1996 Legend (best of compilation)
  5. 1999 Livefields
  6. 2002 Greatest Hits. Billy (William Steinberg is an American Songwriter. He has achieved most of his success as part of a song writing team most notably with Tom Kelly Events January: May - The Bee Gees dominate the singles and album charts as Saturday Night Fever becomes a cultural phenomenon Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and features the hit singles " Hold the Line See also Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK Hydra is the second studio album by American rock band Toto. It was released in 1979 Track listing All Songs See also Musical groups established in 1981 Record labels established in 1981 List of 'years in music' Turn Back is the third studio album by the American rock group Toto. See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 Toto IV is the fourth studio album by American Pop rock band Toto. See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it Isolation is the fifth studio album by Toto, released in November 1984 See also Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 Events January Fahrenheit is the sixth studio album by Toto This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 1988. The Seventh One is Toto 's seventh studio This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 Kingdom of Desire is the eighth studio album by Toto, released in 1992 See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record Tambu is the ninth studio album by Toto released in May 1995 Tambu sold 600000 copies worldwide This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 Toto XX 1977-1997 is a compilation album by Toto to celebrate their 20th anniversary See also 1999 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1999 Record Mindfields is the 10th studio album by the American rock band Toto. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002 Through the Looking Glass is the 11th studio album by the American band Toto. A tribute album is a recorded collection of Cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. Falling in Between is the 12th and final studio album by veteran American rock musicians Toto. See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it Dune is an original Soundtrack album for the film of the same name. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990 Past to Present 1977-1990 is a compilation-album by Toto released in 1990 This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. A legend ( Latin, legenda, "things to be read" is a Narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to See also 1999 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1999 Record Livefields is a Live album by the band Toto. It was recorded during the reunion tour after the release of the album Mindfields, and released This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002 . . And More
  7. 2003 Live in Amsterdam
  8. 2007 Falling In Between Live
  9. 2008 The Collection (first seven albums boxed)

Singles

Bobby Kimball and Steve Lukather
Bobby Kimball and Steve Lukather
Simon Philips live in 2007
Simon Philips live in 2007
Steve Lukather live
Steve Lukather live
Bobby Kimball live
Bobby Kimball live
Year Title US UK GER Album
1978 Hold the Line 5 14 23 Toto
1978 I'll Supply the Love 45 - - Toto
1978 Georgy Porgy 48 - - Toto
1979 St. See also 2003 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels 25th Anniversary Live in Amsterdam is a live album by Toto, released in 2003 in the 25th anniversary of the band This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007 Falling in Between Live is the fourth live album by american band Toto, released in 2007 (see 2007 in music) This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2008 " Hold the Line " is a late 1978/early-1979 hit single by the American rock group Toto. Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and features the hit singles " Hold the Line " I'll Supply the Love " is a song released from Toto 's first album Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and features the hit singles " Hold the Line Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and features the hit singles " Hold the Line George and the Dragon - - - Hydra
1979 99 26 - - Hydra
1979 All Us Boys - - - Hydra
1981 Goodbye Elenore - - - Turn Back
1982 Rosanna 2 12 24 Toto IV
1982 Make Believe 30 - 70 Toto IV
1982 Africa 1 3 14 Toto IV
1983 I Won't Hold You Back 10 37 - Toto IV
1983 Waiting for Your Love 73 - - Toto IV
1984 Stranger in Town 30 - - Isolation
1984 Angel Don't Cry - - - Isolation
1985 Holyanna 71 - - Isolation
1985 How Does It Feel - - - Isolation
1985 Endless - - - Isolation
1986 I'll Be Over You 11 - - Fahrenheit
1986 Without Your Love 38 - - Fahrenheit
1987 Till The End - - - Fahrenheit
1987 Could This Be Love - - - Fahrenheit
1988 Pamela 22 - - The Seventh One
1988 Stop Loving You - - - The Seventh One
1988 Straight for the Heart - - - The Seventh One
1988 Mushanga - - - The Seventh One
1990 Out of Love - - - Past to Present 1977-1990
1990 Can You Hear What I'm Saying - - - Past to Present 1977-1990
1992 Don't Chain My Heart - - - Kingdom of Desire
1992 Only You - - - Kingdom of Desire
1992 2 Hearts - - - Kingdom of Desire
1992 The Other Side - - - Kingdom of Desire
1995 I Will Remember - 64 82 Tambu
1995 If You Belong to Me - - - Tambu
1995 Just Can't Get to You - - - Tambu
1996 Drag Him to the Roof - - - Tambu
1996 The Other End of Time - - - Tambu
1996 The Turning Point - - - Tambu
1998 Goin' Home - - 99 Toto XX
1999 Mad About You - - - Mindfields
1999 Melanie - - - Mindfields
1999 Cruel - - - Mindfields
2002 Could You Be Loved - - - Through the Looking Glass
2002 While My Guitar Gently Weeps - - - Through the Looking Glass
2006 Bottom of Your Soul - - - Falling In Between

References

  1. ^ Toto99 Band History
  2. ^ Steve Lukather interview
  3. ^ Toto99 Band History
  4. ^ Steely Dan Album Information
  5. ^ Seals and Crofts album information
  6. ^ Silk Degrees album information
  7. ^ Sonny and Cher information
  8. ^ Robert's Toto Homepage
  9. ^ Toto Toilets
  10. ^ Ghana Unofficial Dictionary
  11. ^ a b c d e Toto Tourdate Information
  12. ^ Toto Encyclopedia
  13. ^ Steve Lukather Interview 2007
  14. ^ Steve Lukather Official Site
  15. ^ Turn Back album page
  16. ^ 1988 Interview
  17. ^ Steve Lukather Interview 2005
  18. ^ David Paich interview 2002
  19. ^ Steve Lukather interview 2004
  20. ^ Bobby Kimball Encyclopedia
  21. ^ Steve Lukather interview 1998
  22. ^ 1986 Interview
  23. ^ Fahrenheit on Allmusic.com
  24. ^ http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH
  25. ^ David Paich interview, August 2006
  26. ^ Steve Lukather Interview 2005
  27. ^ Past to Present Info
  28. ^ Live In Paris 1990
  29. ^ Toto Singles Information
  30. ^ Toto Guest Musicians Page
  31. ^ Jeff Babko Profile
  32. ^ Steve Lukather interview 2004
  33. ^ Steve Lukather interview 2004
  34. ^ News post, Undercover.com, 2003
  35. ^ Band Member Page
  36. ^ Simon Phillips interview 2006
  37. ^ Toto Concert Reviews
  38. ^ Joseph Williams Official Site

External links

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