Steve Lukather
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 21, 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- 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
Dune
Thriller 40
Hired Gun
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam
Toto: Falling in Between Live
The Terry Kath Experience
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun
Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends
Photos
Filmography
Toto - Live in Paris '90
Movie · as Guitars / Vocals
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary
Movie · as Self
Thriller 40
Movie · as Self
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
Movie · as Himself
Sonic Fantasy
Movie · as Self
Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends
Movie
Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream)
Movie
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun
Movie · as Guitar, Vocals
I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
Movie · as Himself
I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Hired Gun
Movie · as Self
Toto - Live at Montreux 1991
Movie · as Himself
The Terry Kath Experience
Movie · as Self
Toto - Baloise Sessions
Movie · as Vocals, Guitar
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Movie · as Self
Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland
Movie · as Self - Guitars, Vocals
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Movie · as Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Movie · as Self - Guitar
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Movie · as Self
Ringo at the Ryman
Movie · as himself
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Toto: Falling in Between Live
Movie · as Vocals, Guitar
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert
Movie · as Self
Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos
Movie · as Themselves
Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection
Movie
Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam
Movie · as Himself
Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter
Movie · as Himself plays Guitar
Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove
Movie · as Guitar
Toto: Live in Africa
Movie
Paul Rodgers And Friends - Live At Montreux
Movie
Toto Kingdom of Desire LIVE
Movie
Guitar
Movie · as Self
Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More
Movie · as Himself
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Movie · as Self