They will never get in, as Lukather had a dust-up with Jann Wenner from Rolling Stone many years ago. Totally disgraceful to allow that to be an issue so many years later!
As long as I can remember, Toto was called "faceless studio musicians" by the critics of Rolling Stone... I also remember an interview that the band did back in the 80's where drummer Jeff Porcaro (RIP) basically stated that critics didn't know anything and every bad review that critics gave them in the press he used it to line a bird cage with it...so yeah I would love them to get into the RRHOF, but I don't plan to hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
My dad used to say, "Son, there's no substitute for talent." These guys are just incredible musicians so the critics can say what they want. These guys were destined for greatness. Love, love, love TOTO
I absolutely LOVE Toto. My teen years were in the 90s listening to hip-hop and R&B mostly, but have loved all music genres. And even though I was only like 5, I remember hearing Africa for the first time in the 80s. That song entrances me. I'm black and ai didn't give a damn it was a white band. I just always thought they were Afrikaaner or something. I'm learning they're American with this story but I don't care. I just love the music. And when Weezer remade it, I was delighted. It's the pace of the song that still draws me in. I can't do anything else when that song is on. I know a lot of their catalog and the music makes me feel like I'm in another place. And a lot of their songs have been sampled for hip-hop, too. And I'm not surprised they've worked with the artists listed in this story because they are all too my favorite artists.
Not only is Joseph Williams the son of John Williams (as mentioned by many others), David Paich is the son of conductor/arranger/composer/producer/pianist Marty Paich, and the Porcaro brothers are the sons of the great percussionist Joe Porcaro. The musical talent of this band is kind of in the blood.
I was in the music business in LA for over 20 years. I can tell you without a doubt all the members of Toto are highly regarded and respected. Most of you would be shocked how many songs they have written and produced for other bands. Plus as studio musicians the Porcaro Brothers are legendary. They were never fond of touring. It's very common for successful bands to splinter into parts and money is always an issue.
I guess I’m one of the few that isn’t surprised by their lengthy credit list cuz I grew up always studying the liner notes of cassettes and cd’s. I kept noticing Lukather, Paich, Jeff and Steve Porcaro’s names showing up on other popular artists albums and thinking “Man, these guys must really be good & also in high demand”. Turns out that they were. Big time!
I'm 48, a Gen X'er who grew up listening to this incredible band. I just want to say, " Thank you" to the past and present members of Toto. Your music has meant so much me. It is the tapestry that decorates the soundtrack of my childhood. I sang "Africa" to my own children when they were babies, and now they are Toto fans too. ❤
Mine too! I was legal (18)to go to clubs and was able to teach my classmates the latest dance moves thanks to Toto. Great, great memories! From a former Buenos Aires resident.
My entire high school and college years soundtracks has many artists and groups. TOTO was near the top from their hits they made and with other artists to a the soundtracks of Dune(1984 version) they're and still is the best. By the way Rosanna Arquette was not only the inspiration for the song" Rosanna" but also for the Peter Gabriel hit " For Your Eyes" in 1989. Thanks guys....
And there is is, right on top of the section, the unavoidable, ubiquitous, omnipresent UA-cam comment calling a celebrated star "underrated". Don't words mean things anymore?
@@JasonNation72 Maybe that's because Toto is not taken seriously and normally gets categorized as "Yacht Rock" (and let's face it, their lyrics are really utter garbage). But Lukather is ranked as the number one session player of all time. If you look at Toto as just one project under hundreds, he's neither under-, nor overrated. He's "rated" exactly right. And I bet he's happy not to be Clapton these days! At least he seems like a humble, nice dude, and not a raging bigot like "God".
I really feel bad for the generations that didn't live through the 70s and 80s. Everything was new and exciting. Toto, well, they were pure talent. As a matter of fact the first time I heard stereo with headphones was listening to the song Rosanna. Absolutely blew me away.
Africa has been my favorite song of all time since I was a kid. It brings back so many fond memories from my childhood and I just always feel so good when I hear that intro! Such a talented group of musicians, long live TOTO!
Incredible musicians! Grew up in the 7O’s/80’s and now 56- they will always be one of my favorite groups! Their music stands the test of time. Rock on guys!!
Although the public acceptance and fan base is important (and pays the bills), however recognition from the music community and peers shows how important you are…an these guys are highly respected from their peers…very few bands have such a high level of musicianship and survived for 4 decades, still doing their craft at the highest level
Everytime I play the Smash hits Toto IV album my wife quickly requests to hear "Waiting for your love" which is our favorite song on the album. Brilliant album by Toto.
One of the greatest thrills of my life was meeting Steve Lukather and Ringo Starr in the same evening about nine years ago in LA at the Del Rey. Mr. Lukather is such a genuine human being and I walked him back through my youth with his music being the soundtrack of my life. What an enormously talented man.
Toto are the sweetest most kind souls on the planet. I'm so fortunate to have seen them over 25 times and have got to meet them. Steve Lukather is a dear friend and brother to me and many many others worldwide. The best band ever
Concert in Rosemont, Illinois outside Chicago couple months ago: Toto opening for Journey. Was a truly fantastic night! 17,000+ people standing and dancing the entire night. We had a blast. Thank you, gentlemen!
Their tour in 1979 brought them to Milwaukee. I worked for the local concert promoter for a semester and had a wonderful time prepping the green room, for the snacks and drinks, etc. I asked David Paich to dedicate a song to me, never thinking he would. He did. He told me it gave him something to think about while on stage...I loved it!
In the late summer of 1971, my wife and I noticed a very young-looking drummer on the set of "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" on TV. We became fans of the show and bought tickets for the duo's concert appearance on March 19, 1972 at Fort Wayne, Indiana's Memorial Coliseum. That Sunday afternoon in a packed arena we learned that the young drummer from the TV show was 17 year-old Jeff Porcaro. Fast-forward two years and we're attending our first Steely Dan concert at the U. of Toledo on Sunday April 21, 1974, when who do we see tandem drumming alongside Jim Hodder but a just-turned 20 Jeff Porcaro. He was so good on that tour that he became the session drummer on their 1975 album "Katy Lied," and later that year on Boz Scagg's Grammy-winning album "Silk Degrees" -- and all of this before the age of 22. By the way, that's the Porcaro brothers' dad, Joe, playing the marimba on their 1982 #1 hit "Africa."
@andyinoregon you lucky dog, to have seen these performances. I wasn't born until the end of 1972, but love Steely Dan so much. I finally got to see them a couple of years ago, but without Walter Becker, as he had just passed the year before. Thanks for opening and sharing your time capsule of a story. 😀
@@CatgirLinKC Lucky indeed, because after July 1974 Steely Dan wouldn't tour again until August 1993. By that time, both drummers we saw on that Sunday in Toledo had passed on.
Fun fact: Toto was the original choice to perform “Danger Zone” for the Top Gun album. But their lawyers couldn’t come to an agreement with the producers so it fell through.
I've been a fan since before the band formed. Spent my last dollars 3 days before payday buying their first album. Too broke to go out, I sat reading the album cover and thought I recognized a name. Opening drums on Boz Skaggs 'Lowdown' - Jeff Porcaro! My favorite drummer ever. His rhythms dominated my record collection. So happy these guys are still going strong!
Back in high school late 70's-early 80's us "guys" would never admit to liking or playing Toto. Every single one of us had a Toto cassette stashed under our car seat hidden. Right next to our Steely Dan Aja cassette. Everyone!!
LOL...Were they hidden next to the Bee Gees 8 track tapes. Who could listen that stuff back then..LOL...Now its just all good old feel good music...Wish I was a little more open to it all back then. UA-cam is great to do your MTV video collect now!
Great interview and story. An 80s kid who loves 80s music. As I get older, I more interested in the journeymen and women behind the scenes making the music. The coolest thing about Toto is those guys were on everyone’s albums making the music through the 70s and 80s. Absolutely awesome. My favorite Toto song is “I’ll be over you”. I can remember hearing on the radio when I was a kid. So much respect for Luke and current crew, plus the past members who all made the magic through the years. THANK You guys for the memories! Cheers!
IM SO HAPPY FOR THEM,WHEN CRITICS PANNED THEM-THEY AHD THE LAST LAUGH WITH A LIST OF MEMORBALE HITS AND PLAYING BEHIND ICONIC PEOPLE-SALUTE TO THEM.AND TY FOR MAKING "AFRICA".THAT STILL RESONATES BIG TIME IN 2022.
Great to see my favorite band getting so much love these days. I was 11 when Toto 4 came out and I’ve been a fan ever since I saw “Africa” and “Rosanna” on MTV. I knew they were a great band but I don’t think I ever would’ve imagined that I’d still be listening to their music and attending their concerts 40 years later. So glad they’re still around and would like to see them get inducted in the Rock and Roll HOF someday. But, even if they don’t, they’ll still be one of the greatest bands of all time.
Like 'em or not - an impressive assemblage of talent. I recently listened to Toto IV after probably 20 years, and it's impeccable. They didn't miss a trick. RIP Mike and Jeff.
GEN X, 1965...and a " TOTO" fan from the very beginning [ 1977]! I'm so grateful David Paich, Steve Lukather David Hungate,, Joe Williams, Bobby Kimball, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro and Mike Porcaro formed a Rock band as they were all LA SESSION PLAYERS. Throughout the tragedies in this band's history with the untimely death of G.O.A.T drummer Jeff Porcaro in 1992 to the ALS diagnosis of brother Mike Porcaro in 2007 and his untimely death in 2015....I'm so grateful David, Luke and Joe have kept " TOTO" on the yellow brick road! Rock Onward gentlemen
Anybody here calling either Toto or Lukather "underrated" have no idea of their history or their excellence as musicians, songwriters and producers. As a guy who has 12 of their albums I can assure you that I place Toto as one of the top bands of all time. Each of those guys are the cream of the crop as far as musicianship. Not every song has to be a hit to satisfy the taste of real fans and musicians like myself.
Yesterday morning played Toto 4 CD (yes a real CD) while we were getting ready to get out of the house for a few hours last song was Africa. Then we were out looking at some homes for sale and first home we step into had some music playing in the background and it was Africa playing..strange coincidence. Then this morning came across this on TV today.
This song will be heard and passed from Generation to Generation. It never grows old.. Its like a new hit everyday when people listen to it.. Toto Fan Papua New Guinea
Everyone and their dog seems to cover it. 😀 Just search UA-cam for covers of "Africa". Weezer did it on their album of covers. One of the most-watched covers is by Mike Massé; Toto has even given him their "seal of approval". This song will live forever!
Toto is definitely one of the best rock bands ever. Favorite album: the highly underrated “Kingdom of Desire”, their heaviest album. You don’t know how great rock music can be until you listened to them. Start with their classic “Toto IV”
Fun fact: Toto's "Africa" has come home, so to speak, thanks to an installation by an artist who plans to play the song on loop in a Namibian desert -- for eternity. German-Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up the sound installation, called "Toto Forever," in an undisclosed location in the 1,200 mile-long Namib Desert.
I find this plan so arrogant...the desert and its creatures never asked for sound pollution. corrupting nature to suit our whims ..I hope this crashes and burns..hard
When I first download the music app, I first remember TOTO Africa and Lea. They were both my all-time favorite songs since I was 8 years old. Then, I finally had a chance to go around their past albums 2 years ago. The spark never fades inside of me when I listen, forever cherish and thankful for knowing this awesome band.
I love Africa and it is a legendary song, but I never understood how it was dramatically more popular than Rosanna was. I think Rosanna is their best song by a mile. Everything about it is perfection.
I've loved Toto from the first time I ever heard ANY of them! I got to see them at the Texas Winter Garden ballroom in Dallas Texas back in the very early 1980s. The power to the sound system went out and one of them started to juggle to entertain us while they fixed the power issues. They were fabulous!
![Ringo Starr and Steve Lukather (Toto) - Africa / Rosanna / Hold The Line [live 2019]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7CsRgAJRoko/mqdefault.jpg)
Toto needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
For sure
I'm still wondering why they are not in the rock hall they met the requirements to be inducted years ago
It should be
Biggest oversight by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - without a doubt
HUGE
It WILL happen for sure at some point....it HAS to.
They will never get in, as Lukather had a dust-up with Jann Wenner from Rolling Stone many years ago. Totally disgraceful to allow that to be an issue so many years later!
As long as I can remember, Toto was called "faceless studio musicians" by the critics of Rolling Stone... I also remember an interview that the band did back in the 80's where drummer Jeff Porcaro (RIP) basically stated that critics didn't know anything and every bad review that critics gave them in the press he used it to line a bird cage with it...so yeah I would love them to get into the RRHOF, but I don't plan to hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
They'll get in someday. Chicago just got in 2016.
My dad used to say, "Son, there's no substitute for talent." These guys are just incredible musicians so the critics can say what they want. These guys were destined for greatness. Love, love, love TOTO
The Spirit of this music will never come back. Long live the 80s.
One of the most underrated bands of the 80’s
RIP Jeff And Mike Pocaro. You guys were the absolute backbone of Toto. Your tunes will live on forever. ❤
I absolutely LOVE Toto. My teen years were in the 90s listening to hip-hop and R&B mostly, but have loved all music genres. And even though I was only like 5, I remember hearing Africa for the first time in the 80s. That song entrances me. I'm black and ai didn't give a damn it was a white band. I just always thought they were Afrikaaner or something. I'm learning they're American with this story but I don't care. I just love the music. And when Weezer remade it, I was delighted.
It's the pace of the song that still draws me in. I can't do anything else when that song is on.
I know a lot of their catalog and the music makes me feel like I'm in another place. And a lot of their songs have been sampled for hip-hop, too.
And I'm not surprised they've worked with the artists listed in this story because they are all too my favorite artists.
Not only is Joseph Williams the son of John Williams (as mentioned by many others), David Paich is the son of conductor/arranger/composer/producer/pianist Marty Paich, and the Porcaro brothers are the sons of the great percussionist Joe Porcaro. The musical talent of this band is kind of in the blood.
When it comes to musical chops, the members of TOTO are top on the list.
Just saw TOTO with Journey, what a AWESOME concert 👍💯💥
Just saw them in Baltimore with Journey yesterday. They both rocked.
I was in the music business in LA for over 20 years. I can tell you without a doubt all the members of Toto are highly regarded and respected. Most of you would be shocked how many songs they have written and produced for other bands. Plus as studio musicians the Porcaro Brothers are legendary. They were never fond of touring. It's very common for successful bands to splinter into parts and money is always an issue.
Must have been a cool time for you..have you read Steve Lukathers book? It's an excellent book.
I guess I’m one of the few that isn’t surprised by their lengthy credit list cuz I grew up always studying the liner notes of cassettes and cd’s. I kept noticing Lukather, Paich, Jeff and Steve Porcaro’s names showing up on other popular artists albums and thinking “Man, these guys must really be good & also in high demand”. Turns out that they were. Big time!
They're making music, not curing cancer. 😂
These guys were like the modern just as prolific Wrecking Crew.
Fredo Brown, I still remember the Porcaro brothers from their early years/lives in Connecticut.
Love Steve Lukather's musicianship. What a master of guitar and vocals. 💜
God, I absolutely love Toto.
I'm 48, a Gen X'er who grew up listening to this incredible band. I just want to say, " Thank you" to the past and present members of Toto. Your music has meant so much me. It is the tapestry that decorates the soundtrack of my childhood. I sang "Africa" to my own children when they were babies, and now they are Toto fans too. ❤
Glad to see TOTO, getting the love they deserve! They are some of the best instrumentally, and vocally ever!! VERY UNDERRATED! 👍🍀
Exactly
Great band, great songs, great music!!
I love Steve
And one of the greatest sessionplayers!
Jeff Porcaro and that shuffle he does on Roseanna *chefs kiss* love it......He also played on my favorite Chicago track "Stay The Night"
The soundtrack of my youth! Toto was a huge part of those youthful adventures.
Me too, great concert in college (love "those youthful adventures") & still on my top playlist, especially for walking 😂
Flashback from the past. Love it.
Mine too! I was legal (18)to go to clubs and was able to teach my classmates the latest dance moves thanks to Toto. Great, great memories! From a former Buenos Aires resident.
My entire high school and college years soundtracks has many artists and groups. TOTO was near the top from their hits they made and with other artists to a the soundtracks of Dune(1984 version) they're and still is the best. By the way Rosanna Arquette was not only the inspiration for the song" Rosanna" but also for the Peter Gabriel hit " For Your Eyes" in 1989. Thanks guys....
me too
I start singing along with 95% of the songs in this segment. Please have more segments like this, CBS Sunday Morning.
Seconded.
Yes 👍
Me too! Can't help it :) lol
Steve Lukather is such an underrated guitar player. He's a legend in the music business, highly regarded by his peers, and such a nice guy!
Big time!
And there is is, right on top of the section, the unavoidable, ubiquitous, omnipresent UA-cam comment calling a celebrated star "underrated". Don't words mean things anymore?
@@JohannesLabusch Maybe I should elaborate. I never hear Lukather's name in the same breath as Clapton, Page, or Lifeson so that's what I meant.
@@JasonNation72 I agree with you, Jason. Underrated: Not rated or valued highly enough.
@@JasonNation72 Maybe that's because Toto is not taken seriously and normally gets categorized as "Yacht Rock" (and let's face it, their lyrics are really utter garbage). But Lukather is ranked as the number one session player of all time. If you look at Toto as just one project under hundreds, he's neither under-, nor overrated. He's "rated" exactly right. And I bet he's happy not to be Clapton these days! At least he seems like a humble, nice dude, and not a raging bigot like "God".
Africa is my favorite song and I play it frequently.
I really feel bad for the generations that didn't live through the 70s and 80s. Everything was new and exciting. Toto, well, they were pure talent. As a matter of fact the first time I heard stereo with headphones was listening to the song Rosanna. Absolutely blew me away.
Rock and Roll Hall of fame should call this amazing band because they deserve it, period❗️
They deserve the Hall of Fame
Africa has been my favorite song of all time since I was a kid. It brings back so many fond memories from my childhood and I just always feel so good when I hear that intro! Such a talented group of musicians, long live TOTO!
To me, there's a spiritual vibe to the song.
Incredible musicians! Grew up in the 7O’s/80’s and now 56- they will always be one of my favorite groups! Their music stands the test of time. Rock on guys!!
I was born in the early 80s, and their my favourite as well.
Although the public acceptance and fan base is important (and pays the bills), however recognition from the music community and peers shows how important you are…an these guys are highly respected from their peers…very few bands have such a high level of musicianship and survived for 4 decades, still doing their craft at the highest level
Everytime I play the Smash hits Toto IV album my wife quickly requests to hear "Waiting for your love" which is our favorite song on the album. Brilliant album by Toto.
One of the greatest thrills of my life was meeting Steve Lukather and Ringo Starr in the same evening about nine years ago in LA at the Del Rey. Mr. Lukather is such a genuine human being and I walked him back through my youth with his music being the soundtrack of my life. What an enormously talented man.
Toto are the sweetest most kind souls on the planet. I'm so fortunate to have seen them over 25 times and have got to meet them. Steve Lukather is a dear friend and brother to me and many many others worldwide. The best band ever
love Toto...ever since I was 10 years old back in 82...
Concert in Rosemont, Illinois outside Chicago couple months ago: Toto opening for Journey. Was a truly fantastic night! 17,000+ people standing and dancing the entire night. We had a blast. Thank you, gentlemen!
Their tour in 1979 brought them to Milwaukee. I worked for the local concert promoter for a semester and had a wonderful time prepping the green room, for the snacks and drinks, etc. I asked David Paich to dedicate a song to me, never thinking he would. He did. He told me it gave him something to think about while on stage...I loved it!
So he was the wonderful, humble person he is today even back then... no more words for this guy! ❤
They should be in the Rock-n-roll hall of fame...thank for the great music---"Hydra" is my favorite Toto song.
What a GREAT band , really love love love TOTO ❤️❤️❤️
Love Toto! Some seriously great musicians....
In the late summer of 1971, my wife and I noticed a very young-looking drummer on the set of "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" on TV. We became fans of the show and bought tickets for the duo's concert appearance on March 19, 1972 at Fort Wayne, Indiana's Memorial Coliseum. That Sunday afternoon in a packed arena we learned that the young drummer from the TV show was 17 year-old Jeff Porcaro. Fast-forward two years and we're attending our first Steely Dan concert at the U. of Toledo on Sunday April 21, 1974, when who do we see tandem drumming alongside Jim Hodder but a just-turned 20 Jeff Porcaro. He was so good on that tour that he became the session drummer on their 1975 album "Katy Lied," and later that year on Boz Scagg's Grammy-winning album "Silk Degrees" -- and all of this before the age of 22. By the way, that's the Porcaro brothers' dad, Joe, playing the marimba on their 1982 #1 hit "Africa."
@andyinoregon you lucky dog, to have seen these performances. I wasn't born until the end of 1972, but love Steely Dan so much. I finally got to see them a couple of years ago, but without Walter Becker, as he had just passed the year before. Thanks for opening and sharing your time capsule of a story. 😀
@@CatgirLinKC Lucky indeed, because after July 1974 Steely Dan wouldn't tour again until August 1993. By that time, both drummers we saw on that Sunday in Toledo had passed on.
Toto also composed the soaring theme music of the movie Dune in 1984. I have enjoyed their music since "Hold The Line" when I was seven.
Fun fact: Toto was the original choice to perform “Danger Zone” for the Top Gun album. But their lawyers couldn’t come to an agreement with the producers so it fell through.
@@coolcat6303 And what a shame "Dune" was an utter flop! "Top Gun" on the other hand...um...did better...
This is a FEEL GOOD story!I I was never dismissive of TOTO and I'm glad to see they are still friends and creating great music together.
Thank you Toto for your many wonderful masterpieces in music.
Great band, great musicians and great song writers...❤️🎶🎶🎶
My kids love this song ❤❤❤
I've been a fan since before the band formed. Spent my last dollars 3 days before payday buying their first album. Too broke to go out, I sat reading the album cover and thought I recognized a name. Opening drums on Boz Skaggs 'Lowdown' - Jeff Porcaro! My favorite drummer ever. His rhythms dominated my record collection. So happy these guys are still going strong!
Back in high school late 70's-early 80's us "guys" would never admit to liking or playing Toto. Every single one of us had a Toto cassette stashed under our car seat hidden. Right next to our Steely Dan Aja cassette. Everyone!!
LOL...Were they hidden next to the Bee Gees 8 track tapes. Who could listen that stuff back then..LOL...Now its just all good old feel good music...Wish I was a little more open to it all back then. UA-cam is great to do your MTV video collect now!
@@fvvfvbbbb Actually Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band was the biggest thing going at that time. Grad:81
@@neilouellette3004 Same here ..Class of 81....MTV ruled... LOL
Been along for the ride since the beginning. My all-time favorite.
Yes! Love you Toto!!!!!
Great interview and story. An 80s kid who loves 80s music. As I get older, I more interested in the journeymen and women behind the scenes making the music. The coolest thing about Toto is those guys were on everyone’s albums making the music through the 70s and 80s. Absolutely awesome. My favorite Toto song is “I’ll be over you”. I can remember hearing on the radio when I was a kid. So much respect for Luke and current crew, plus the past members who all made the magic through the years. THANK You guys for the memories! Cheers!
Hold The Line, great tune.
Love that song!
Africa is one of my favorite songs.
I saw them on the Hydra tour, original lineup. They were impressive! Been a fan since Hold The Line came out.
I am in awe of songwriters. What they do is like magic to me.
Agree!
They are the best!
Hold The Line was my first Toto favorite. I was 10 when it was on the radio!
THERE FINALLY BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WHAT THEY ARE............ONE OF THE BEST BAND IN 80's OF ALL TIME !!!!!!!!
99 was and is my all time favorite. LOVE IT!
One of my favorites....................
Mama!
What about Lea from their Fahrenheit album? That's another great song.
@@lamarravery4094 Just went to listen. So nice. I've never heard it b4.
IM SO HAPPY FOR THEM,WHEN CRITICS PANNED THEM-THEY AHD THE LAST LAUGH WITH A LIST OF MEMORBALE HITS AND PLAYING BEHIND ICONIC PEOPLE-SALUTE TO THEM.AND TY FOR MAKING "AFRICA".THAT STILL RESONATES BIG TIME IN 2022.
Great to see my favorite band getting so much love these days. I was 11 when Toto 4 came out and I’ve been a fan ever since I saw “Africa” and “Rosanna” on MTV. I knew they were a great band but I don’t think I ever would’ve imagined that I’d still be listening to their music and attending their concerts 40 years later. So glad they’re still around and would like to see them get inducted in the Rock and Roll HOF someday. But, even if they don’t, they’ll still be one of the greatest bands of all time.
Like 'em or not - an impressive assemblage of talent. I recently listened to Toto IV after probably 20 years, and it's impeccable. They didn't miss a trick. RIP Mike and Jeff.
GEN X, 1965...and a " TOTO" fan from the very beginning [ 1977]!
I'm so grateful David Paich, Steve Lukather David Hungate,, Joe Williams, Bobby Kimball, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Porcaro and Mike Porcaro formed a Rock band as they were all LA SESSION PLAYERS.
Throughout the tragedies in this band's history with the untimely death of G.O.A.T drummer Jeff Porcaro in 1992 to the ALS diagnosis of brother Mike Porcaro in 2007 and his untimely death in 2015....I'm so grateful David, Luke and Joe have kept " TOTO" on the yellow brick road! Rock Onward gentlemen
I still love them so much from back then in the 1970s...
And yes going on to the 1980s to now still is so nice....
Hahahaha!! I am in my 50s so, I do remember this group of nice guys...
Toto is criminally underrated.
Anybody here calling either Toto or Lukather "underrated" have no idea of their history or their excellence as musicians, songwriters and producers. As a guy who has 12 of their albums I can assure you that I place Toto as one of the top bands of all time. Each of those guys are the cream of the crop as far as musicianship. Not every song has to be a hit to satisfy the taste of real fans and musicians like myself.
By coincidence, at this very moment, "Africa" is on my playlist on my phone! Some things never change...
Yesterday morning played Toto 4 CD (yes a real CD) while we were getting ready to get out of the house for a few hours last song was Africa. Then we were out looking at some homes for sale and first home we step into had some music playing in the background and it was Africa playing..strange coincidence. Then this morning came across this on TV today.
And Joe Williams is the son of John Williams the film composer.
Great band. "Georgy Porgy" is my favorite song.
This song will be heard and passed from Generation to Generation. It never grows old.. Its like a new hit everyday when people listen to it..
Toto Fan Papua New Guinea
Brilliant , I been listening to the guys since the 80s the best.
Toto has rocked it and keeps doing it today ! Love them ..
The most underrated band of all time.
Why are they "underrated?" (Still successful, respected by their peers and touring after 40+ years, but okay...)
@@heathercollins4432 peers yes, commercially they are not. Thanks for playing Karen
Yep them and survivor
@@reginaldpeters5142 Yeah, 'cuz Toto and Survivor are just so much alike, right????😂
@@heathercollins4432 pretty much
LOVE this group 💜
I’m a super big fan of toto!
These guys will be part of history for ever! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Legends! Thank you for this incredible piece!
As soon Mister Paige play the verse of Africa alone I get the deep gossebumps quickly, the richness I mean, wow. They are the real deal of musicians.
My 16-year old daughter (who's way too cool for me) absolutely loves this song....obsessed with it! 😁
MTV played Africa way too much, but it still is a great song.
Everyone and their dog seems to cover it. 😀 Just search UA-cam for covers of "Africa". Weezer did it on their album of covers. One of the most-watched covers is by Mike Massé; Toto has even given him their "seal of approval". This song will live forever!
One of the greatest bands ever! What an amazing group of musicians.
Paich's new song "Spirit of the Moonrise" is OUTSTANDING. New EP due 08/19
A biopic movie about the band should be made
Oooh they forgot 99!???
That’s one of my favorites!!
Tons of talent 🙏❤️😎
Unfortunately the band turned their back to that song years ago. I also love that song.
@@steverogers2603 they did play it for their 35th anniversary concert and it was beautiful!!!!,
@@steverogers2603 Lukather hates it LOL
Wow . Amazing such a story could be done on national Network. An iconic American band
"If it's not a cure... it's a really good remedy"
Trying to make me cry now aren't you? Perfect.
Love Toto!
Steve Lukather, Jeff Poraco played on a handful of Olivia albums. Lets get physical was one of the first solos I could ever play.
Thank you, what a wonderful interview, I hadn't realized Toto was this prolific.
Truly mind boggling talent. Soundtrack of my youth. Will love their music forever.
Toto is definitely one of the best rock bands ever. Favorite album: the highly underrated “Kingdom of Desire”, their heaviest album. You don’t know how great rock music can be until you listened to them. Start with their classic “Toto IV”
I'll be over you is my favorite song♥️
Just beautiful 🥰🥰 I was in highschool when TOTO was singing great and beautiful songs
Fun fact: Toto's "Africa" has come home, so to speak, thanks to an installation by an artist who plans to play the song on loop in a Namibian desert -- for eternity. German-Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up the sound installation, called "Toto Forever," in an undisclosed location in the 1,200 mile-long Namib Desert.
Those crazy Germans!
I find this plan so arrogant...the desert and its creatures never asked for sound pollution. corrupting nature to suit our whims ..I hope this crashes and burns..hard
Sounds about as awful as TBN's holyland theme park.
great music has no age limit...................it lives FOREVER !!
When I first download the music app, I first remember TOTO Africa and Lea. They were both my all-time favorite songs since I was 8 years old. Then, I finally had a chance to go around their past albums 2 years ago. The spark never fades inside of me when I listen, forever cherish and thankful for knowing this awesome band.
Love Lea.
I love this band ❤
I love Africa and it is a legendary song, but I never understood how it was dramatically more popular than Rosanna was. I think Rosanna is their best song by a mile. Everything about it is perfection.
I agree it is pop perfection. Africa is a good song but Rosanna was my favorite off that album. My favorite overall though is Hold the line. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
It’s popular BECAUSE it’s kitschy. Hold the Line is my favorite.
beautiful groups in my life. I find
From my childhood to now still love their songs. Thanks Toto!
I am obsessed with Africa (Delayed plans to visit for few years now). I think part of the reason is this wonderful song!
You have taste. May God go with you.
I've loved Toto from the first time I ever heard ANY of them! I got to see them at the Texas Winter Garden ballroom in Dallas Texas back in the very early 1980s. The power to the sound system went out and one of them started to juggle to entertain us while they fixed the power issues. They were fabulous!
I so still wish Jeff was here! Noone laid down a drumbeat like him!
Saw the Young Toto boys in 1976 backing Boz Scaggs on the Silk Degrees tour!
Omg, who didn’t love this group? Yes, they should be in the music hall of fame!