Toto is a Grammy Award winning American rock band that was formed in Los A… Read Full Bio ↴Toto is a Grammy Award winning American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1977 by David Paich, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, brothers Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro, and David Hungate. The band members had met in high school and at studio sessions in the 1970s, when they became some of the busiest session musicians in the music business.
Composed entirely of seasoned studio musicians, Toto seemed to come out of nowhere. They did not get known first on the club circuit as nearly all bands do prior to being signed by a label. Their reputations in the studio were enough. For example, Paich, Hungate and Jeff Porcaro wrote songs for and performed on Boz Scaggs' album Silk Degrees.
Toto released their debut album Toto in October 1978, selling two million copies based on their top ten hit Hold the Line. The next two albums Hydra and Turn Back had little success, but Toto IV (released in 1982) featured the number one hit Africa as well as the top ten single Rosanna. Toto IV went multi-platinum and earned several Grammy Awards including 1983 Album of the Year and Record of the Year (for "Rosanna").
Their only film work to date was for the 1984 David Lynch science fiction film Dune. In addition to their own score, they also recorded the Prophecy Theme, composed by Brian Eno.
After the release of Toto IV, Mike Porcaro (brother to Jeff and Steve), joined the group on bass, replacing Hungate. In 1984, Bobby Kimball left the group after being arrested for selling cocaine and was replaced by Dennis Frederiksen aka Fergie Frederiksen, who was replaced not long after by Joseph Williams.
Steve Porcaro left the band in 1988, however, he still contributes as a sideman.
In 1990, Jean-Michel Byron replaced Williams for the new recordings on Past to Present 1977-1990, then left with Lukather becoming the group's lead singer.
On August 5, 1992, Jeff Porcaro died of a heart attack, days after completing work on Kingdom of Desire. The group considered disbanding, before adding British drummer Simon Phillips for the subsequent tour. In the years since Porcaro's death, Lukather has seemingly succeeded Paich as the band's de facto leader.
In 1999, Bobby Kimball returned to the lineup after a 15-year absence.
Greg Phillinganes joined the lineup in 2004 to fill in for David Paich during a tour, then officially joined Toto in 2005.
After a period of rumours and some allusions, on June 5th, 2008 Steve Lukather made an official announcement on his website stevelukather.net, stating: "The fact is yes I have left Toto. There is no more Toto." Lukather further stated that after 31 years of recording, producing and playing with Toto without even missing one single gig, he couldn't do it anymore: "I just can't do it anymore and at 50 years old I wanted to start over and give it one last try on my own." With Lukather being the only original member left in the band (Bobby Kimball was also an original member, but was out of the band from 1984-1998) there was no other option than to call it quits. As the main motivation for his decision, Lukather said: "When Dave retired that was REAL hard for me 'cause we started the band together. Hell, it's 35 years if you count High School where the core all met. When Mike fell ill and had to leave that was it for me. If there isn't Paich or at least one Porcaro how can we even call it Toto?" Luke also stated: "Honestly, I have just had enough. This is NOT a break. It is over. I really can't go out and play Hold The Line with a straight face anymore." The break-up of Toto after 31 years received mixed reactions from the fans, but in general the decision was understood and many agreed with Lukather's reasons to quit the band.
On April 5th, 2008, Toto played what would be their last show ever, in Seoul, Korea, as a part of their Falling In Between Live tour. This left lots of fans without a real farewell tour.
On February 26th, 2010, Steve Lukather announced on his Twitter-account that Toto are reforming for a brief tour in Europe in the summer of 2010 to honor bass player Mike Porcaro, who's suffering from ALS syndrome. Line-up will include David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Joseph Williams and Nathan East.
Toto released their fourteenth studio album and their first in nine years titled Toto XIV on March 20 (Europe), March 23 (UK and Oceania), and March 24, 2015 (North America). To promote the newly finished project, the band started a world tour running with an extensive European headline arena tour including appearances at key festivals, along with a North American tour to follow in the summer of 2015 and Asia later that year.[43][44]
On March 15, 2015, former bassist Mike Porcaro died, due to complications from his battle with ALS, in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles.[45]
On 6 April 2015, Toto announced that they would embark on 7 August 2015 in Mashantucket, Connecticut with veteran progressive band Yes on a joint summer tour of North America due to end on 12 September 2015 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.[46][47][48] Shannon Forrest has continued to perform as the band's drummer.
On 29 September 2015, Toto announced the first leg of their 2016 Tour in support of Toto XIV consisting of European and Japanese dates. Leland Sklar, who joined them on their 2007 and 2008 tours, replaced founding member Hungate.[49] Sklar left Toto in early 2017 and was replaced by Shem von Schroeck.
Toto will release their anniversary album "40 Trips Around The Sun" on February 9, 2018. Then, they'll embark on their world tour promoting their album and celebrating 40 years of music.
The original lineup (1978)
* David Paich - vocals and keyboards
* Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals
* Bobby Kimball - vocals
* Steve Porcaro - keyboards
* David Hungate - bass
* Jeff Porcaro - drums
The last lineup (2017)
* David Paich - vocals and keyboards
* Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals
* Joseph Williams - vocals
* Steve Porcaro - vocals and keyboards
Composed entirely of seasoned studio musicians, Toto seemed to come out of nowhere. They did not get known first on the club circuit as nearly all bands do prior to being signed by a label. Their reputations in the studio were enough. For example, Paich, Hungate and Jeff Porcaro wrote songs for and performed on Boz Scaggs' album Silk Degrees.
Toto released their debut album Toto in October 1978, selling two million copies based on their top ten hit Hold the Line. The next two albums Hydra and Turn Back had little success, but Toto IV (released in 1982) featured the number one hit Africa as well as the top ten single Rosanna. Toto IV went multi-platinum and earned several Grammy Awards including 1983 Album of the Year and Record of the Year (for "Rosanna").
Their only film work to date was for the 1984 David Lynch science fiction film Dune. In addition to their own score, they also recorded the Prophecy Theme, composed by Brian Eno.
After the release of Toto IV, Mike Porcaro (brother to Jeff and Steve), joined the group on bass, replacing Hungate. In 1984, Bobby Kimball left the group after being arrested for selling cocaine and was replaced by Dennis Frederiksen aka Fergie Frederiksen, who was replaced not long after by Joseph Williams.
Steve Porcaro left the band in 1988, however, he still contributes as a sideman.
In 1990, Jean-Michel Byron replaced Williams for the new recordings on Past to Present 1977-1990, then left with Lukather becoming the group's lead singer.
On August 5, 1992, Jeff Porcaro died of a heart attack, days after completing work on Kingdom of Desire. The group considered disbanding, before adding British drummer Simon Phillips for the subsequent tour. In the years since Porcaro's death, Lukather has seemingly succeeded Paich as the band's de facto leader.
In 1999, Bobby Kimball returned to the lineup after a 15-year absence.
Greg Phillinganes joined the lineup in 2004 to fill in for David Paich during a tour, then officially joined Toto in 2005.
After a period of rumours and some allusions, on June 5th, 2008 Steve Lukather made an official announcement on his website stevelukather.net, stating: "The fact is yes I have left Toto. There is no more Toto." Lukather further stated that after 31 years of recording, producing and playing with Toto without even missing one single gig, he couldn't do it anymore: "I just can't do it anymore and at 50 years old I wanted to start over and give it one last try on my own." With Lukather being the only original member left in the band (Bobby Kimball was also an original member, but was out of the band from 1984-1998) there was no other option than to call it quits. As the main motivation for his decision, Lukather said: "When Dave retired that was REAL hard for me 'cause we started the band together. Hell, it's 35 years if you count High School where the core all met. When Mike fell ill and had to leave that was it for me. If there isn't Paich or at least one Porcaro how can we even call it Toto?" Luke also stated: "Honestly, I have just had enough. This is NOT a break. It is over. I really can't go out and play Hold The Line with a straight face anymore." The break-up of Toto after 31 years received mixed reactions from the fans, but in general the decision was understood and many agreed with Lukather's reasons to quit the band.
On April 5th, 2008, Toto played what would be their last show ever, in Seoul, Korea, as a part of their Falling In Between Live tour. This left lots of fans without a real farewell tour.
On February 26th, 2010, Steve Lukather announced on his Twitter-account that Toto are reforming for a brief tour in Europe in the summer of 2010 to honor bass player Mike Porcaro, who's suffering from ALS syndrome. Line-up will include David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Joseph Williams and Nathan East.
Toto released their fourteenth studio album and their first in nine years titled Toto XIV on March 20 (Europe), March 23 (UK and Oceania), and March 24, 2015 (North America). To promote the newly finished project, the band started a world tour running with an extensive European headline arena tour including appearances at key festivals, along with a North American tour to follow in the summer of 2015 and Asia later that year.[43][44]
On March 15, 2015, former bassist Mike Porcaro died, due to complications from his battle with ALS, in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles.[45]
On 6 April 2015, Toto announced that they would embark on 7 August 2015 in Mashantucket, Connecticut with veteran progressive band Yes on a joint summer tour of North America due to end on 12 September 2015 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.[46][47][48] Shannon Forrest has continued to perform as the band's drummer.
On 29 September 2015, Toto announced the first leg of their 2016 Tour in support of Toto XIV consisting of European and Japanese dates. Leland Sklar, who joined them on their 2007 and 2008 tours, replaced founding member Hungate.[49] Sklar left Toto in early 2017 and was replaced by Shem von Schroeck.
Toto will release their anniversary album "40 Trips Around The Sun" on February 9, 2018. Then, they'll embark on their world tour promoting their album and celebrating 40 years of music.
The original lineup (1978)
* David Paich - vocals and keyboards
* Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals
* Bobby Kimball - vocals
* Steve Porcaro - keyboards
* David Hungate - bass
* Jeff Porcaro - drums
The last lineup (2017)
* David Paich - vocals and keyboards
* Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals
* Joseph Williams - vocals
* Steve Porcaro - vocals and keyboards
Prelude
Toto Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Toto:
'A livella 'A Livella La livella è le escroveto che l'usa il …
* Africa I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers…
03. Only The Children We keep hurting each other when words can't be easily…
2 Em 1 Rodeada de hype Me va a encandilar Colores, que fla' Two one…
2 Hearts You said you would wait for me, but something went…
21st Century Blues Used to be you could trust what you heard The channels…
22. Georgy Porgy It's not your situation I just need contemplation over you I…
99 99, I've been waiting so long Oh 99, where did we…
A livella ′A Livella La livella è le escroveto che l'usa il muratore…
A Secret Love He never felt that she cared Turning to leave Feeling her lo…
A Thousand Years Day after day, I feel myself slowing down, what does…
Afraid of Love You stole my heart the moment you came to town I…
Africa I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers…
africa (live I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whisper…
Africa - Live I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers…
After You You're just a mile away One thousand five tiny steps from…
All of us Boys All us boys like to drink and smoke Pull off a…
All The Tears That Shine Every time you wake I can see the smile in your…
All Us Boys All us boys like to drink and smoke Pull off a…
Alone Keep searchin' for someone to tell me the truth It seems…
Angel Don Uncanny woman You weaved your spell on me I was taken by…
Angel Don't Cry Uncanny woman You weaved your spell on me I was taken by…
Angela Can't eat, can't sleep, can't seem to find time anymore Some…
Animal I never felt like this with someone, I never knew I…
Anna E voglio proprio vedere (Anna) Fino a che punto mi violenti…
Baby He's Your Man Well it's two a.m. You're just getting in Soon you'll be cre…
Better World Hello my friends I'm calling to you The things we believed A…
Better World - Live Hello my friends, I'm coming to you The things we believd…
Better World Parts III ＆ III Hello my friends I'm calling to you The things we believed…
Big Battle [Instrumental]…
Blackeye Hey come old Blackeye He's looking for me again He's…
Bodhisattva Bodhisattva Would you take me by the hand Bodhisattva Would…
Bottom Of Your Soul Where are the children we lost not long ago Feel for…
Burn You tell me there's an angel in your tree Did he…
Can I'm counting on you Gotta know, the time has come to…
Can You Hear What I The world is precious, a gift to you and me I…
Can You Hear What I'm Saying The world is precious, a gift to you and me I…
Can't Stand It Any Longer Standin' on thin ice Walkin' on a fine line Never seem to…
Carmen Last night she ran away Left a letter by the telephone She…
Caught In The Balance What happened to me Oh it seems so long ago The cuts…
Change of Heart I got your letter stating I'm the only one Are you…
Child's Anthem (Instrumental)…
Chinatown Take the cable car to Jackson It′s a Friday night affair Mad…
Chopin Illicit Grande To 7akem la mélo ki Chopin Balak men tariqi,…
Could This Be Love There was a young girl Ridin' on the wind She had all…
Could You Be Loved Could you be loved and be loved, could you be…
Cruel What you've got, you had to steal That's the reason For how…
Dave's Gone Skiing [Instrumental]…
Dave's Gone Skiing / (instrumental)…
De vuelta a casa Estoy perdido no hay certezas seguramente pierdo la cabeza …
Déjà-vu Féfé west la cité, survêt' PP ki Pépé Ntiy7o ay Bambina,…
Don So you figure that you've got him all figured out He's…
Don' t Chain My Heart Tired and frozen, I'm under your spell I thought I knew…
Drag Him To The Roof They keep looking through the window A cathode glaze across …
Dune (Desert Theme) [Instrumental]…
Dying On My Feet Dying on my feet Sure beats living on my knees These hands…
E Io Pago! Quante volte con te ho sbagliato E quante volte tu…
Endless You better wrap yourself around me It's a miracle that you'v…
English Eyes What you're sayin' it never really crossed my mind I hear…
Fahrenheit Feel the heat, in the street Find out what your people…
Falling In Between I've just got to find Find a way, back home to…
Final Dream [Instrumental]…
Georgy Porgy It's not your situation I just need contemplation over you I…
Georgy Porgy (Live) It's not your situation, i just need contemplation over you …
Georgy Porgy# It's not your situation I just need contemplation over you I…
Gift of Faith All this pain surrounding me; hopelessness is all that I…
Gift With a Golden Gun It's a twelve o'clock depression, my mind is in recession An…
Girl Goodbye Well, I'm out on the road and the devil's got…
Girl with the Golden Gun It's a twelve o'clock depression, my mind is in recession An…
Goin Midnight on a southern highway Don't know if I'm going the…
goin home Midnight on a southern highway Don't know if I'm going the…
Good for You If you're dreamin', son don't you rise I never get lost,…
Goodbye Elenore I want to give her something she'll remember And she say,…
Great Expectations I have great expectations for you and me And there′s no…
Gypsy Train Downtown Jimmy, say you're feeling kinda blue It's no probl…
High Price Of Hate Got the eyes of a vulture As you gaze from your…
Hold line It's not in the way that you hold me It's not…
Holy War Run... they say it′s Armageddon Hide... we're very near the …
Holyanna Your hair's a mess You better put on a dress And get…
Home of the Brave Every thing's gonna be alright boys, help is on the…
Hooked Gimme some beer, Gimme some fear, Reality and fame Money fr…
House of the Rising Sun There is a house in New Orleans They call the Rising…
How Does It Feel Morning's here I feel so far away It seems like I felt…
How Many Times How many years keep on slipping away And it seems that…
Hydra There was a man He walked around Searching for the girl who…
Hydra (Live) There was a man Who walked alone Searching for the girl who…
I Time, is the enemy of a young man's dreams I'm stranded,…
I Can I, my, my, my, my Oh I, Can turn the gray sky…
I Can't Get Next to You I, my, my, my, my Oh I, Can turn the gray sky…
I Think I Could Stand You Forever Would you say no if I asked you for your…
I Will Remembe I was born in the land of the sun And…
I Will Remember I was born in the land of the sun And…
I Won If I had another chance tonight I'd try to tell you…
I%27ll Supply The Love [Chorus:] You supply the night, Baby, I'll supply the l…
I'll Be Over You Some people live their dreams Some people close their eyes S…
I'll Supply The Love You supply the night, baby I'll supply the love You supply t…
If It I don't know if you'll understand But I'm hoping that you'l…
If You Belong To Me I left you crying on that angry morning You know I…
Ill Be Over You Some people live their dreams Some people close their eyes S…
Ill Supply The Love You supply the night, baby I'll supply the love You supply t…
In A Word Stop, taking for granted I am the one who's wrong You…
Isolation I'm stranded here in a dream and there's no ticket…
It It's a feeling, I don't belong here But a man's on…
It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Ltrain To Cry (B. Dylan) Well, I ride on a mailtrain, baby, Can't…
It's a Feelin' It's a feeling, I don't belong here But a man's on…
It's a Feeling It's a feeling, I don't belong here But a man's on…
I’Ll Be Over You Some people live their dreams Some people close their eyes S…
I’ll Supply the Love You supply the night, baby I'll supply the love You supply t…
Just Can I'm driving' through the rain Just to talk to you again Plea…
Kick Down The Walls Took the long way to the shortcut, and the walls…
King of the World Smoke and mirrors It's a house of cards Everybody has window…
Kingdom of Desire You used to be on fire, now you chill me…
Last Love What would you say If I asked you to stay with…
Last Night Well, there's a light in your eyes That's guiding my way…
Lea Here's to the few. Who fared, my love Only for you,…
Let It Go Staring death between the eyes Doesn't seem so far away So m…
Lion I got my feet back on the ground We were headed…
Little Wing Well she's walking through the clouds With a circus mind…
Live for Today Baby, I'm a liar when I tell you that I…
Living for the City A boy is born in hard time Mississippi Surrounded by four…
Lorraine I've heard a lot of stories So tell me if they're…
Love Has The Power There is too much hatred, there is too much starvation,…
Love Is A Man Don't you know that the girl left a long time…
Lover In The Night It's just the soul that matters, and I don't know…
Luke Solo I like... You know I like... You know Auf Deutsch!!! Was du …
Mad About You There's something I must say Something I must do I planned…
Make Believe [Chorus] Why don't we make believe we're in love again Who s…
Malafemmena Si avisse fatto a n′ato Chello ch'e fatto a mme St′ommo t'av…
Mama I don't love you anymore Money's Got me crawlin' on the floo…
Manuela Run Don't look now You better watch that sword that's hanging ov…
Marina Yeah yeah Yeah Yeah yeah, yeah yeah Ana w 3chiri west marin…
Medley: Ha Alelu alelu aleluya Alelu alelu aleluya Purihin ang Diy…
Medley: (Live) Everybody's moving way too fast Before you blink you better …
Melanie Watching, driving through the night, I'm all alone Empty end…
Million Miles Away I don't want to know the reason why you don't…
Mindfields There's a rumor of a midnight man So silent in disguise And…
Miss Sun Been thinking 'bout you all night Guess you got me in…
Modern Eyes She know you bad You don't sing songs of love She treats…
Mr. Friendly Get out I won't even listen I can't hear a single…
Mrs. Johnson Know these words are wrong to say Need you more and…
Mushanga [Verse 1:] I can't forget you my little Mushanga I keep a…
Mysterious Ways I must have aged twenty years in the last seven…
Never Enough Seems the world needs a change in its attitude It doesn't…
No End In Sight The curse of blood Falls upon this nation I was my hands And…
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Denis S. Pratt
on Take My Hand
Beautiful rendition of a reconciling moment that my mother and I will lay to rest.