The Band Toto

Some people complain about Toto for being too polished and calculated, but in concert they unleash more raw, raw energy. Guitarist-extraordinaire Steve Lukather demonstrates why he is considered one of the best session musicians in the business.

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Albums

The discography of American rock group Toto includes 13 studio albums, 4 live albums, and numerous compilations. Toto has released original music and collaborated with other artists on soundtracks and films. The group has won a number of Grammy Awards for their work.

Before Toto was formed The members of the band did sessions for other musicians. David Paich, the son of session drummer Marty Paich, and Jeff Porcaro (the brother of guitarist Joe Porcaro and drummer Jeff Porcaro) all played on Boz Scaggsalbum in 1975 Silk Degrees. Toto was formed in 1976 following the collaboration.

Toto's third album, Turn Back, marked a departure from the more progressive sound of their earlier albums, and was criticised for its lack of hit singles. In 1985, the group's lead singer Fergie Fredericksen left The band held auditions to choose a new frontman. Guitarist Steve Lukather was chosen, and the band recorded the album Fahrenheit in 1986.

In 1998, Toto celebrated its 20th anniversary by going through several old demos and tapes to release a special record called Toto XX. The album was well received by fans and the band embarked on a tour that featured former members Bobby Kimball, Steve Porcaro, and Joseph Williams.

In the course of 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 titled Falling in Between, which included live recordings from the tour as well as an interview with the band.

Tours

Toto is an American rock band that was formed in 1977 in Van Nuys, Greater Los Angeles. The group of six includes guitarist/vocalist Steve Lukather, bassist David Paich as well as keyboardist/vocalist Steve Porcaro, drummer Jeff Porcaro, and guitarist/vocalist Joseph Williams. The eclectic mix of influences that the group has makes it one of the most well-known groups ever. The band's music has been featured in more than 200 TV and movie shows, including The Godfather and The Prince of Egypt.

In 1983, the band released Toto IV, which earned an international praise. The band began a world-wide tour to support the album following its popularity. During the tour, lead singer Bobby Kimball was arrested on drug charges. At the conclusion of the tour the band decided to let him go and hired guitarist/singer Joseph Williams to take his place. David Hungate, the drummer was also let go following the tour. He was replaced by bassist Leland Sklar.

The TOTO Museum is a futuristic building with several exhibition rooms that are dedicated to presenting the story of the company and its most innovative products. The 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 "Enriching lives through water" is their commitment to making water accessible to everyone around the globe. They are working towards their goal of a world in which all people have access to clean, safe drinking water by 2050.

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Videos

Toto has released a variety of music videos. The group has also released numerous compilation videos and DVDs. The most popular video of the band is "Africa" which has more than one billion views. The video is set in a library, and shows the band performing on top of a book about Africa.

The track "Africa" is from the album Toto IV. The song was written by the band members and produced by David Paich. It was a huge hit in Europe as well as other countries. The success of the single helped Toto to regain their fame after their previous album Turn Back failed to chart in America.

Following the release of the album, Toto went on a world tour. The group was joined by touring backing musicians Lenny Castro, Shannon Forrest, Warren Ham and Shem von Schroeck. Steve Lukather also released his second solo record, Luke.

In 1985, Fergie Frederiksen, Toto's drummer, quit the group due to personal reasons. Toto decided to conduct an audition and eventually chose Joseph Williams to replace Frederiksen.

Prior to and during the time of Toto's formation, its members worked as session musicians for a broad range of artists. Toto was founded after Jeff Porcaro, bassist David Hungate and Boz Scaggs recorded Silk Degrees. Paich played keyboards on Steely Dan records, Seals and 메이저사이트 추천 (totopia.Kr) Crofts and Sonny and Cher.

In 1998, Toto started working on a project entitled Old Is New. The album featured three new tracks, as well as a number of finished recordings of older songs. The album was a huge success worldwide and the band went on a world tour to promote the album.

News

Toto known for the hit single "Africa" Recently, the band joined forces to promote their upcoming album, All In. The album, which was 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 version of Weezer's song "Hash Pipe" which the band added after hearing it on the radio.

The TOTO Group strives to contribute to the development of a society in which people can live together in peace and harmony with nature. We are committed to the conservation of water and other resources, and to lessening the environmental impact of our products and businesses. The TOTO Group will continue to tackle global environmental issues that are common to humanity in the long term and actively work towards pursuing a decarbonized society.

Toto has its own museum dedicated to the company's history and its products. The museum is located at Kokura in Kitakyushu. The museum is free and features several exhibition rooms. If you're interested in learning more about Toto's history and their famous toilets, then the museum is worth a visit.

Toto members have performed with artists like Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band, Los Lobotomys, Boz Skaggs, Seals and Crofts, Larry Carlton, Earth, Wind &amp