Steve Lukather
Acting
Born: 1957-10-21 in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Steven Lee "Luke" Lukather (born 21st October 1957 in San Fernando Valley, California) is an American session musician, songwriter, arranger, producer and guitar player, best known as the sole continuous founding member of the rock band Toto. In addition to his work with Toto, Lukather has released several solo albums. He made himself famous by being the most sought-after session guitarist in LA in the 70s and 80s. He would walk into a studio last minute and lay down perfect tracks the first time, in whatever style required. Influenced by the blues-rock pioneers such as Hendrix, and Jimmy Page, jazz guitarists such as Larry Carlton, and funk/fusion virtuosos such as Al Di Meola, Lukather's style is unique. He is known for fast, melodic, yet bluesy lines. His vibrato is very pronounced and steady. In interviews, he explains how he thinks of the guitar in a 'chordal cluster' format, and not the typical linear 'scale format'. In addition to the high level of ability Steve Lukather has developed over the years, he also has built one of the largest effects rack of any rock guitarist. His tone is very 'signature', with a smooth overdrive/distortion, deep stereo delay, and all sorts of various effects on tap.
Known For
Thriller 40
Self
Hired Gun
Self
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary
Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Self - Guitar
Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland
Self - Guitars, Vocals
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Self
Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam
Himself
Toto: Falling in Between Live
Vocals, Guitar
The Terry Kath Experience
Self
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun
Guitar, Vocals
Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Self
Toto - Live at Montreux 1991
Himself
Sonic Fantasy
Self
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
Himself
Toto - Baloise Sessions
Vocals, Guitar
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Self
Ringo at the Ryman
himself
Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More
Himself
I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
Himself
Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove
Guitar
I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
Self
Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter
Himself plays Guitar
Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection
Toto Kingdom of Desire LIVE
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert
Self
Guitar
Self
Paul Rodgers And Friends - Live At Montreux
Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos
Themselves
Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream)
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
Toto - Live in Paris '90
Guitars / Vocals
Toto: Live in Africa
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Self