Live From Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa - Episode 28 - Steve Lukather

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  • @Rigel66
    @Rigel66 5 місяців тому +5

    Steve Lukather is a National Treasure....supreme musician

  • @daviddalziel884
    @daviddalziel884 4 роки тому +36

    Steve is an absolute legend . His book is pure gold -hopefully a volume 2 👍

    • @CARDINAL701
      @CARDINAL701 Рік тому +1

      Lukes book is really entertaining and informative and I have the audio version and there's classic Luke colorful language all thru it!!!!!

    • @gregmonahan990
      @gregmonahan990 6 місяців тому +1

      Luke has Said he'll never do another book. Some things better left untold haha

  • @bobsmith1965
    @bobsmith1965 4 роки тому +24

    2 of the coolest dudes in music, Steve and Joe.

  • @Saxby8six
    @Saxby8six 3 роки тому +7

    I love Steve's sound in the 80s. That was the sound everyone was pushing the limits at the time

  • @rondidonato8552
    @rondidonato8552 4 роки тому +17

    It’s because of musicians like these guys I haven’t quit social media entirely. Those that can, do. Those that can’t, criticize. Lukather needs to perform - let’s hope that live music returns.

  • @bwall615
    @bwall615 3 роки тому +6

    Lukather’s 80’s tones were amazing. The solo on “I’ll Be Over You”, I chased that tone forever. He’s one of the best studio guys ever!

  • @walterperrault
    @walterperrault 4 роки тому +17

    This is one of the best down to earth real interviews I have seen Joe do. I am blown away

  • @thebomontellano4996
    @thebomontellano4996 4 роки тому +12

    I hope we get to see Steve and Joe jam together in 2021. Two humble masters.

  • @danbailey1229
    @danbailey1229 4 роки тому +12

    Steve is one of my all time favorite and he’s a hoot.

  • @daviddalziel884
    @daviddalziel884 4 роки тому +11

    Luke’s playing on Middle Man is awesome . Kingdom Of Desire is a criminally underrated album ...I could type for ages . Saw him once in Birmingham-travelled from Glasgow -brilliant night with a brilliant band .

    • @oldguitarjames9303
      @oldguitarjames9303 4 роки тому +1

      Totally (Toto-lly?) agree on 'Kingdom Of Desire'. I suppose its only failing, for some people, is that is sounds more like a Lukather solo record than a Toto record. He sounds stunning throughout and the band really kicks arse. It's tragic that only Luke and David Paich survive from that line up.

    • @daviddalziel884
      @daviddalziel884 4 роки тому +1

      @@oldguitarjames9303 it’s the only Toto album I own , probably as you say it’s a very Luke album . Ever Changing Times is probably my favourite solo album and that was just out when I saw him in Birmingham.

    • @davidnorman4923
      @davidnorman4923 4 роки тому

      Yes middle man was a great album! I wasn't aware of toto at the time I heard the album but Luke and jeff paich and Steve porcaro names would show up on many albums to follow!

  • @clubderunzensiertendichter
    @clubderunzensiertendichter Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU ! I We love you guys for that video ...
    In solidarity with the fighters for love, freedom, justice and truth, we express our feelings with music on our channel.
    Greetings from Germany, CLUB OF THE UNCENSORED POETS

  • @MarsGuitarOfficial
    @MarsGuitarOfficial 4 роки тому +4

    I felt like I was in the room with you guys! Very candid, Luke your a riot!!! I appreciate it Joe!!!

  • @jennrose4381
    @jennrose4381 4 роки тому +12

    I love Luke. So talented, cool & down to earth.

    • @joebonamassa3246
      @joebonamassa3246 3 роки тому

      Thanks for your comment supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
      ❤️
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      joebonamassarecords@gmail.com

  • @terryeaster1
    @terryeaster1 Рік тому

    1:36 holy shit Steve please don't apologize for anything, you my friend are an absolute legend and we are lucky to have you in this mad effin world

  • @effielarkin3044
    @effielarkin3044 4 роки тому +6

    You make your guests shine. You listen and ask the right questions and let them go. Awesome!

  • @RexCars1
    @RexCars1 4 роки тому +3

    I have been lucky enough to meet both of you..( and to me ).. You two are each a Class Act... It's a shame that some people choose to Pick on Steve.. He's a Great Funny guy.. and as you know a MONSTER Guitar Player.. Yeah.. There are people out there now a day's with more chops BUT... He is just So Damn Creative... and just brought Soooo much to Many many albums.. I forget who said it. But.. Steve.. Always was the guy .. To bring the right lick for the song .. So glad you had him on.. Thanks Joe B.

  • @RaySmithWeb
    @RaySmithWeb 4 роки тому +14

    Could listen to Luke all day. So much wisdom.

  • @JimmyVespe
    @JimmyVespe 4 роки тому +5

    Saw Steve playing with Larry Carlton doing their jazz fusion thing probably around 2000 time frame. Great show. Those guys are huge in Japan.

  • @petelewis6920
    @petelewis6920 4 роки тому +5

    Steve is an absolutely top bloke. Great sense of humour, humble and a huge talent.

  • @BountyHunterBootcamp
    @BountyHunterBootcamp 4 роки тому +4

    Luke is by far his best solo album ever. His autobiography is amazing and I recommend highly

  • @georgesuarez1949
    @georgesuarez1949 4 роки тому +7

    Lukathers book, the Gospel According to Luke, is one of the best bio's I've ever read.

  • @oiramsq73
    @oiramsq73 4 роки тому +2

    I just don’t understand why/how ANYONE can have an issue with Steve Lukather. He seems like a super nice guy - totally grounded and self-effacing. He’s the real f’ng deal in the studio... he’s been on everything worth listening to. And if they still had head cutting contests HE IS A BEAST - he would level pretty much any other player - he’s just surreally talented.

  • @River_Rat_Rich
    @River_Rat_Rich 4 роки тому +11

    Arguably the most informative, hilarious and quite frankly, HONEST interview I have seen in a LONG LONG time! Live from Nerdville Season 2 kicks off with a bang!

  • @pedraw
    @pedraw 4 роки тому +12

    I love this show...............I didn't realize Lukather was such a cool cat.

  • @PhilWalkerGuitarist
    @PhilWalkerGuitarist 4 роки тому +3

    Don’t be sorry for anything Luke, you are a REAL guitar hero and have always had a fantastic guitar sound!!

  • @fiddlix
    @fiddlix 4 роки тому +7

    Met Luke back in 1981. Great guy and one hell of a musician.

  • @thebomontellano4996
    @thebomontellano4996 4 роки тому +2

    One of the greatest Rock/Fusion guitarist. Steve Lukather was for me, the first modern rock guitarist to blend Be Bop, Jeff Beck and Hendrix in his awesome lead guitar style. Absolutely amazing.

  • @lifeisahinote9450
    @lifeisahinote9450 3 роки тому +2

    This one is, hands down, my favorite interview thus far! Great one!

  • @timgo16
    @timgo16 4 роки тому +5

    Hilarious. Insightful. Steve, don't worry about what people say brother. You are the authentic experience. Peace and love.

  • @anthonybrink7880
    @anthonybrink7880 10 днів тому

    What a wonderful conversation.

  • @LookinUp2001
    @LookinUp2001 4 роки тому +1

    I sat in the rain soaked to the bone. Mike MacDonald was warm up band for Toto. He was great. Toto canceled, I was devastated. My hero Steve L.
    Hope to catch him another time!!!

  • @jeffmartinaz
    @jeffmartinaz 4 роки тому +3

    Two of the BEST GUYS in music today. Not to mention, two MONSTER players. Really enjoyed this one!

  • @tomfoolery5619
    @tomfoolery5619 2 роки тому

    I would love to be at a table and just listen to this guy talk. Man! The stories!
    Screw the critics...also known as those who can't play.
    Thank you Joe for this interview with Steve. Can't get enough.

  • @mc4521
    @mc4521 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful and so honest, love both of you guys even more now..

  • @aprocksit
    @aprocksit 4 роки тому +2

    Two guys, tons of sympathy and thanks for you two... enjoying your music

  • @rijosigns
    @rijosigns 4 роки тому +2

    always loved and respected steve he is honest and a great guitar player and writer singer. keep doing what your doing steve all good by me.

  • @jhall6926
    @jhall6926 4 роки тому +6

    part of the reason Joe gets good stuff from his interviews is they all know from hearing him perform that he is ALL about the music and because of that they are comfortable in that place and able to mind melt together for a great conversation..Luke is on my Mt Rushmore beside Danny Chet and Eric Thanks Joe and man I have 88 elmira on a tape loop in my brain...hehe..

  • @DaleCarterDrives
    @DaleCarterDrives 4 роки тому +1

    I love great acoustic guitars and REALLY love moderately priced/high quality ones. Luke can buy any guitar he wants, probably get most any guitar given to him and he has a Yamaha hanging up behind him. I have Yamaha Custom Shop L15A from the 90's that is an amazing guitar.
    On the other screen is a guy who tours with Les Pauls that cost more than my house. Which is also cool.
    Luke is one of the best you will ever see. So is Joe. Awesome.

  • @davidwellman7080
    @davidwellman7080 3 роки тому +1

    Steve I love your tone and the sound on Out of Love is so great!! I would listen to that song over and over again!!

  • @matcatameba
    @matcatameba 4 роки тому +2

    I have learned so much about the music industry since I started watching Nerdville. It’s the most interesting podcast ever. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us.

  • @sandrovaldrighi
    @sandrovaldrighi 4 роки тому +1

    Steve is one of my favorite guitar players of all-time, he's a living legend. And he seems to be a very nice guy too. I would love to have the opportunity to have a beer with him talking about music. All the best, Steve. Take care, stay healthy!

  • @dancedance3440
    @dancedance3440 4 роки тому +1

    Luke has always been a trend setter for me and always grabbed my heart. Effects, no effects you knew that incredible sound, music and energy. A real mover and shaker and I'm forever grateful.

  • @johngray4628
    @johngray4628 Рік тому

    Its so great that my brother an i love these great humble musicians the Real talk way. He knows my britger does. We are 1 brothers whole 😊

  • @musicmann1967
    @musicmann1967 4 роки тому +31

    "Your house smells like an old Les Paul case" hahaha!

    • @paulowen8282
      @paulowen8282 3 роки тому +3

      Little tree and Les Paul should get together! I would buy that for my car!

  • @markflir4148
    @markflir4148 10 місяців тому

    Joe is a monster and master and being from CNY I just have to love him even more.Great interview with one of the truly greatest humans ever. I wish he could have interviewed Jeff Porcaro truly the greatest who left us way too early. 17yrs old and playing on National TV with Sony and Cher then going to play for Steely Dan the greatest writers of all time,mind boggling . All of us at 17 were figuring how to get laid or what am I going to take in college to make my parents happy .

  • @agit-prop8193
    @agit-prop8193 4 роки тому +2

    Another incredible interview by JB. Years ago I had a great privilege to work with some amazing players and the one thing that always struck me about the 'best of the best' was their humor, humility and intelligence. There are always notable exceptions, lol. Great to hear Lukather's take on his experiences over the years and taking about coming up during a. time and place where so many of us attended the 'school of hard knocks.' It's the rare player who can make it and thrive over decades in the business (and yes, it's a business).
    JB is a very gifted interviewer and I find myself looking forward to every interview. They spoke of some of the young gifted players out there. JB (if you're out there somewhere reading this on the interwebs), Tosin Abasi would be an amazing interview. Very, very intelligent guy and a player who is pushing the boundaries of the instrument. A JB / Tosin Abasi interview would be one for the ages.

  • @admarhermans1
    @admarhermans1 Рік тому

    Just a great guy and one of our finest players (and singers). 🖖

  • @zvonkorupcic5686
    @zvonkorupcic5686 4 роки тому +1

    when I was a kid, Hold the Line solo was one of my favorites!!....and the Hydra album was on my turntable constantly!!!

  • @JalenRawley
    @JalenRawley 4 роки тому +7

    I wonder if there's ever enough time for Luke to get all of his thoughts out. Every interview I've ever seen is this way, and he doesn't do it to step on anyone, he doesn't do it to dominate, he doesn't do it on purpose, he's not repeating himself, he's just trying to communicate everything that's going on in his head. But it still makes me think, how many hours could I have a conversation with him before he said, "And uh... well... I guess that's all there is to say."

  • @patakainstitute346
    @patakainstitute346 3 роки тому

    I can't believe it...both my heroes on one video ....!!

  • @stephenmast9072
    @stephenmast9072 Рік тому

    Love these guys. Luke without a doubt one of the most accomplished players in the history of playing and Joe is absolutely amazing.

  • @Dang...
    @Dang... 4 роки тому +2

    Another great interview by JB. Thanks for these outstanding interviews Joe! Keep up the great work.

  • @jeffreyschmoldt7798
    @jeffreyschmoldt7798 4 роки тому +5

    I enjoy the podcast very much. Thank you Joe for bringing the stars to light

  • @shanebolender851
    @shanebolender851 3 роки тому

    What a monster of a guitar player. One of the greats.

  • @margotcoljee8594
    @margotcoljee8594 2 роки тому

    Great intervieuw, I like these glasses. They look good, now I can see your eyes, they speak there one talking!

  • @user-Brianvh5150bp
    @user-Brianvh5150bp 9 місяців тому

    This was a great interview Joe you and Steve crack me up great stories.Steve is a great player as you are too really enjoyed this.

  • @thatguyherb1
    @thatguyherb1 2 роки тому

    SK is the shiznit! Love his kander and truth. He has an awesome story. Bullied little geek who paid his guitar dues to get great. No ego, just a damn dude, period. Thanks for all the good shit SK!

  • @PSAImagingLLC
    @PSAImagingLLC 4 роки тому +1

    Love Steve. Among the greatest of greats.

  • @MrToband
    @MrToband 3 роки тому +1

    2 of the best guitar players of all time.

  • @mattadrian2510
    @mattadrian2510 2 роки тому

    Best ever at guitar and storytelling

  • @DANWRIGHTITIS
    @DANWRIGHTITIS 4 роки тому

    i met Bob Bradshaw at hammerSmith Odeon! we took our seats way early!! He was sat a few rows infront of us
    I went to say hello & he talked to me for a few minutes about Luke & vai. Lovely chap.
    When I asked for his autograph - He signed my ticket. I got back to my seat & checked it . He´d signed as STEVE LUKATHER!!!

  • @remcbride2008
    @remcbride2008 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely awesome show. I love this guy.

  • @christophervolas7523
    @christophervolas7523 4 роки тому +1

    Love the story's Steve comes up with

  • @tatersalad573
    @tatersalad573 4 роки тому +2

    Here’s 2 of my all time favorite guitarists.

  • @claytonphelps9911
    @claytonphelps9911 3 роки тому

    I'M SO GLAD I WATCHED THIS, LOVE STEVE EVEN MORE, AND OF COURSE JOE B. IS ALWAYS ON THE TOP OF MY LIST. THANKS JOE FOR DOING THESE "HANG'S", KEEP 'EM COMIN'.....

  • @reggieboyle2328
    @reggieboyle2328 3 роки тому

    I had the pleasure of writing for Luke's website for 18 years. He is a great dude and epic hang. I thank you Luke!

  • @delmarwyatt1027
    @delmarwyatt1027 3 роки тому

    I saw steve play little wing on tv the other day and it was phenomenal. Hes so good

  • @drummond63
    @drummond63 4 роки тому +1

    Love live from Nerdville! This like all the interviews was great. Could listen all day. Thank you

  • @traenknersgarageandspeedshop
    @traenknersgarageandspeedshop 4 роки тому

    2 of my Favorite Musicians Saw Joe finally last year before the shut down in Melbourne Florida, hoping the shut down will end and Steve Tours so I can see him live. I have been abusing my guitars since the 80s. love this interview. thanks guys.

  • @klausjakobsen74
    @klausjakobsen74 4 роки тому +4

    Luke is truly the greatest! Thanx for a great show!

  • @M._Lou
    @M._Lou 4 роки тому +6

    Looking forward to this. Unfortunately, I’m not always familiar with lots of musicians.
    But when I searched for Steve Lukather’s work, I just randomly clicked on Toto’s “Georgy Porgy”.
    And…Yes…Yes! WOW !!! I definitely remember this music! ❤️.¸¸.☆

    • @bluespig1
      @bluespig1 4 роки тому +4

      I met him in a transit lounge whilst we both waited for our connection. We spoke for a long time, I purposely did not mention music, guitars etc, just regular shit that regular folks discuss. He is exactly as he is here, maybe a little quieter! I strongly suggest checking out Toto's first self titled record which 'Georgy' came off. Average age of the band was 18 & their first record is incredible.

  • @ohiofishingextreme2320
    @ohiofishingextreme2320 3 роки тому

    Joe this show is awesome your interviews are the best I've been playing guitar over 40 years this shit is so down to earth you make us feel part of this family thanks brother rock on ..

  • @BateraLab
    @BateraLab 4 роки тому +2

    Great interview, I love Steve, always funny and talented, Toto’s “40 Trips Around the Sun” is one of my favorite concerts now, thank you, Joe! 👍🏻🎸🍊

  • @gregcharles999
    @gregcharles999 4 роки тому +1

    great to hear from such a talented and honest person as Luke telling it like it is, and Joe providing such great service for us fans of music by exposing some of the best musicians in such a relaxed and entertaining way, please keep it going!

  • @effielarkin3044
    @effielarkin3044 4 роки тому +2

    This interview is absolutely outstanding. What a programme Joe!

  • @jetobey5656
    @jetobey5656 3 роки тому

    The two of you are extraordinary Masters and, what is wonderful is that you both have such great perspectives and that sense of humor.

  • @carlcarlsson7805
    @carlcarlsson7805 4 роки тому

    nothing but awesomeness,,,,LOVE IT.....

  • @jimthompson6424
    @jimthompson6424 4 роки тому +2

    I think that was the best interview to date! He’s the OG!

  • @sparks2749
    @sparks2749 4 роки тому +1

    I get that it's a conversation between 2 (in my opinion) great guitarists who have their own sound and style,... both of which I enjoy. But,... and I'm most likely the minority here,... it feels like I'm eavesdroping. Not being able to join in and ask questions I care about is tough,... cause I do have questions about gear, how to get certain sounds,... solos,... stuff as a guitar player I want to know,... and it's frustrating. But,... hats off to Joe,... I got to meet him at a vintage guitar show awhile back (maybe he remembers I gave him a hand made guitar pick holder?)... he was gracious and took a pic with me! Joe is the type you feel comfortable asking if he could jam with you ( I almost asked, but we had a show that day and I had to go),... Steve is the guy I would like to have over for dinner with other guys like Joe, Ringo, Tim Peirce,...Vai, Satch,... just to hear the stories!!

  • @adielelgi
    @adielelgi 4 роки тому

    Steve I love you!

  • @mrspiderman519
    @mrspiderman519 4 роки тому +1

    I love this show! Thanks Joe. You are the real deal. Love Luke

  • @DrIIGerMusic
    @DrIIGerMusic 4 роки тому

    Fantastic interviewer, knows exactly how to make room for someone with so much energy like Steve.

  • @DoobTube71
    @DoobTube71 4 роки тому

    Thanks for a GREAT interview Joe & Steve! LOVE my Music Man Luke III HSS (bodhi blue) and BFR Luke III HH (blueberry burst flame) guitars! They sound amazing through a Mesa Boogie Mark V 90watt head and 2x12 Mesa Lone Star cabinet,...AND a Way Huge Doubleland Special!

  • @teddibass334
    @teddibass334 4 роки тому +1

    I missed the live, but watched on replay! So good! These are such amazing interviews, Joe!

  • @kassandjohnbolles3522
    @kassandjohnbolles3522 4 роки тому +1

    Gotta love the Luke! Chops for days, humor, and real life vision.

  • @violetflame23
    @violetflame23 5 місяців тому

    Love you both Joe and Luke. And thanks so much for turning me on to Tom Hemby - I've just started listening to him and he's an amazing player as well. Years ago when I was teaching high schoolers, Joe had just come on the scene and I used to argue/debate with one of my students as to who was the best guitar player on the current scene. He insisted it was EVH, but I would tell him and still say it was Joe.

  • @markflir4148
    @markflir4148 10 місяців тому

    Luke is the most genuine person this planet has ever known.As a musician that is 11 months younger than Steve, I cut my teeth on everything the members of Toto were on like many millions of us,any criticism towards any musician in toto or any people they played for are critisisms by people who should keep their mouth shut they aren’t musicians and have no idea what it takes to be one .When critics can write as many tunes and produce as many tunes and play with some of the greatest musical minds the world has ever known then maybe those idiots can have an opinion .

  • @brett1965ge
    @brett1965ge 4 роки тому +1

    I love these shows. So many cool guests and it‘s all about music and life. Thanks.

  • @tonyfondacaro1980
    @tonyfondacaro1980 3 роки тому

    Stop making Steve Lukather apologize. The man is an iconic guitar god of the studio and the road. Listen to him and take what he says to heart.

  • @JuaniVazquezMusic
    @JuaniVazquezMusic 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Joe! i love Steve so much

  • @Masza84
    @Masza84 4 роки тому +1

    Finally got to 'know' one of the artists that made a song I had a chance to sing in a choir arrangement. And my absolute earworm song. Oh, Africa....
    I love Steve's philosophy of life. Very interesting artist. Thank you Joe & Team for this interview!

    • @M._Lou
      @M._Lou 4 роки тому

      Great to see you again! We've all missed you!
      Hope Joe posts some more live streams so we can all get together and chat again.

    • @Masza84
      @Masza84 4 роки тому +1

      @@M._Lou Great to see you too M. Lou! Let's hope so! Stafe!

    • @Masza84
      @Masza84 4 роки тому

      @JoeBonamassaTV My pleasure 😊

  • @seanghannam9800
    @seanghannam9800 4 роки тому +2

    Another really great , insightful interview.. Love Luke and also you Joe.. great material, nostalgia and relevant topics for us veteran guitar geeks!

  • @bradmarsh3027
    @bradmarsh3027 4 роки тому

    Steve I caught you perform in Hollywood right before lockdown and your tone was gorgeous man! I went basically knowing Africa, by the end of the concert I realized how many songs I loved and grew up with as a kid, absolutely epic, top 5 concert in my life, up there with Pink Floyd, Stones, Page Plant Reunion, McCartney, Winwood. You're one of the greats and the sound is timeless. I realized I am a huge Toto fan.

  • @martymartin2894
    @martymartin2894 4 роки тому +7

    Steve is a good interview he says whatever is on his mind.

  • @DrIIGerMusic
    @DrIIGerMusic 4 роки тому

    He is sooo funny. I luv it. Freaking super smart . I always loved his playing but now after watching few interviews with him am loving his personality. He is hilarious!!!

  • @natashanyxx9486
    @natashanyxx9486 4 роки тому

    I had heard Steve in short interviews in the past, and I thought that he was kind of weird and sort of crass. This interview really opened him up for me, and now I get him (as much as any stranger watching an interview can). This really got me to like him. Great job on this, Joe. This made me smile a lot.

  • @MrRoderickkohn
    @MrRoderickkohn 4 роки тому +1

    Luke is GOD!!! And one of the nicest most sincere and self effacing people and he is the BEST Guitarist!!!! No disrespect Joe, but he hold a unique place in this crazy guitar world we live in and is my personal hero!!!

  • @cincinbx
    @cincinbx 4 роки тому

    I love him. He’s so chill.

  • @RadGuitarDad
    @RadGuitarDad 4 роки тому

    Lukather is hilarious! What a personality. Only episode of nerdville I watched all the way to the end.

  • @daviddalziel884
    @daviddalziel884 4 роки тому +4

    Steve’s tale of Roger Waters show -In Glasgow Jackson Browne half way through a gig stopped the band mid -song and told the audience to put the phones away and live for the f...n moment and it worked a treat . 😀