Steve Lukather
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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
Credits
Thriller 40 (2023)
as Self
Sonic Fantasy (2021)
as Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014)
as Self - Guitar
Toto - Baloise Sessions (2015)
as Vocals, Guitar
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989)
as Self
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Ringo at the Ryman (2013)
as himself
Hired Gun (2017)
as Self
The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015)
as Self
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert (2005)
as Self
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love (2014)
as Self
The Joy of the Guitar Riff (2014)
as Self
I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019)
as Himself
Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam (2003)
as Himself
The Terry Kath Experience (2016)
as Self
Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection (2003)
Actor
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun (2019)
as Guitar, Vocals
Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream) (2020)
Actor
Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland (2014)
as Self - Guitars, Vocals
Toto: Falling in Between Live (2007)
as Vocals, Guitar
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019 (2022)
as Himself
Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends (2021)
Actor
Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos (2004)
as Themselves
Guitar (1991)
as Self
Toto - Live at Montreux 1991 (2016)
as Himself
Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove (2000)
as Guitar
Toto Kingdom of Desire LIVE (1992)
Actor
Paul Rodgers And Friends - Live At Montreux (1994)
Actor
Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter (2002)
as Himself plays Guitar
Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More (1991)
as Himself
Toto - Live in Paris '90 (—)
as Guitars / Vocals
Toto: Live in Africa (1997)
Actor