Steve Lukather

Known for ActingBorn 1957-10-21 (age 68)San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove

I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock

Ringo at the Ryman

Thriller 40

Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019

Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun

Sonic Fantasy

Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam

The Ritchie Blackmore Story

Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends

The Terry Kath Experience

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock

Hired Gun

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary

Toto - Baloise Sessions

Toto: Falling in Between Live

Toto - Live at Montreux 1991

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

Dune

Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream)

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert

Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos

Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection

Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter

Toto: Live in Africa

Paul Rodgers And Friends - Live At Montreux

Toto Kingdom of Desire LIVE

Guitar

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief

Toto - Live in Paris '90