The Band Toto
Toto is often criticized for being too polished or calculated. But, live, the band exhibits a more raw intensity. Guitarist-extraordinaire Steve Lukather demonstrates why he is considered one of the best session musicians in the business.
The WASHLET revolutionized the way we carry out our most important daily routine, washing. Its unique design brought a new feeling of ease to our daily lives.
Albums
The discography of American rock group Toto includes 13 studio albums, four live albums, and several compilations. In addition to the release of original music, Toto has also done work with other artists and on soundtracks for films. The band has received multiple Grammy Awards.
Before the formation of Toto the band, members performed session work for other musicians. Drummer Jeff Porcaro, bassist David Hungate and keyboardist David Paich (the son of session percussionist Marty Paich and brother of guitarist Joe Porcaro) played on Boz Scaggs 1975 album Silk Degrees. The group's collaboration led to formation of Toto in 1976.
The third album of Toto, Turn Back, marked an abrupt departure from the progressive sound of their previous albums, and was criticised for its lack of hit singles. In 1985, the group's lead singer Fergie Fredericksen left, and the band held auditions to choose a new frontman. Guitarist Steve Lukather was chosen, and the band recorded the album Fahrenheit in 1986.
Toto released Toto XX in 1998 to mark its 20th anniversary. The group went through old recordings and tapes to create the album. The album was well-received by fans and the band embarked upon the tour with former members Bobby Kimball Steve Porcaro and Joseph Williams.
During the tour for the album 40 Trips Around the Sun The drummer Leland Sklar left the group and was replaced by Shem von Schroeck. In 2017, Toto released a double-CD live set called Falling in Between, which included live recordings from the tour as well as an interview with the group.
Tours
Toto is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Van Nuys, Greater Los Angeles. The six-member group consists of guitarist/vocalist Steve Lukather, bassist David Paich as well as keyboardist/vocalist Steve Porcaro, drummer Jeff Porcaro and guitarist/vocalist Joseph Williams. The group's eclectic blend of influences has made them one of the most listened-to groups of all time. The music of the band has been featured in over 200 movies and TV shows including The Godfather and The Prince of Egypt.
In 1983 the group released Toto IV, which earned them worldwide praise. The band began an international tour to promote the album following its popularity. During the tour, lead vocalist Bobby Kimball was arrested on drug charges. At the conclusion of the tour the band decided to let him go, and they hired guitarist and singer Joseph Williams to take his place. David Hungate, the drummer, also left the group following the tour. He was replaced by bassist Leland Sklar.
The TOTO Museum is a futuristic building with several exhibition rooms dedicated to telling the story of the company and its most innovative products. Its exhibits include toilets, faucets, and tableware that have contributed to the expansion of the TOTO brand over the last half century. The museum also features special exhibits throughout the year.
TOTO's ethos is "Enriching people's lives with water" and they are dedicated to bringing the benefits of water to all in the world. They are working towards their goal of a world where all people have access to safe, clean drinking water by 2050.
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Videos
Toto has released a number of music videos. The band has released a variety of compilation videos and DVDs. The most watched video by the group is "Africa", which has over one billion views on YouTube. The video is set in a library, where the band performs on top of the stack of African books.
The song "Africa" is from the album Toto IV, was written by the band members and was produced by David Paich. The song was written by the band members and produced by David Paich. It was a big hit in Europe and other countries. The success of the single helped Toto to regain their popularity following their previous album Turn Back failed to chart in the United States.
After the album's release, Toto went on a world tour. The group was joined by touring musicians Lenny Castro, Shannon Forrest, Warren Ham and Shem von Schroeck. Steve Lukather also released his second solo album, Luke.
In 1985 In 1985, drummer Fergie Frederiksen left Toto due to personal reasons. Toto decided to hold an audition, and eventually selected Joseph Williams to replace Frederiksen.
Before and during the formation of Toto the members performed session work for a variety of artists. Drummer Jeff Porcaro and bassist David Hungate were on the album Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs which led to the band's formation. Paich played keyboards on Steely Dan's records, Seals and Crofts and Sonny and Cher.
In 1998, Toto began working on a project titled Old Is New. This album included three new tracks as well as a number of finished recordings of older songs. The album became a huge success and the band went on tour to promote the album.
News
Toto is famous for their hit song "Africa", recently came together to promote their latest album, All In. The album, released on November 6, 2018, included three brand new tracks from the upcoming 40 Trips Around the Sun as well as a complete recording of four older tracks with Jeff Porcaro playing drums and Mike or Steve Porcaro playing bass. The album also included an original cover of Weezer's song "Hash Pipe" which the band opted to include after hearing the song on the radio.
The TOTO Group aims to create a world where people can live in peace and harmony with nature. We are committed to the conservation of water and other resources, and to reducing the environmental impact of our businesses and products. The TOTO Group will continue to work on the global environment issues that are common to humans in the long term, and actively engage in pursuing a decarbonized society.
Toto has its own museum, dedicated to the history of the company and products. The museum is located in Kokura in Kitakyushu. The museum is free to enter and has several exhibit rooms. The museum is well worth a visit if you are interested in finding out more about the history of Toto and their famous toilets.
Toto members Toto have played with artists like Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, Los Lobotomys, Boz Scaggs, Seals and Crofts, Larry Carlton, Earth, Wind & Fire, Yes, Eddie Van Halen, David Foster, Yoso, Los Lobos and Richard Page. The group has also recorded soundtracks for a variety of television and film series.
Toto was founded in Los Angeles by high school age friends drummer David Paich, guitarist Steve Lukather, and brothers Jeff and Mike Porcaro. The band has sold more than 40 million albums and is one of the most well-known groups around the globe. The band continues to play sold-out shows all over the world and has been awarded numerous awards and honors. Toto's members take their music seriously, but do not take themselves too seriously. This has been a key factor in their success.