Steve Lukather
Acting
1957-10-21 · 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.
Filmography
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary
2024 · Movie
Thriller 40
2023 · Movie
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
2022 · Movie
Sonic Fantasy
2021 · Movie
Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends
2021 · Movie
Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream)
2020 · Movie
I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
2019 · Series
I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
2019 · Movie
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun
2019 · Movie
Hired Gun
2017 · Movie
Toto - Live at Montreux 1991
2016 · Movie
The Terry Kath Experience
2016 · Movie
Toto - Baloise Sessions
2015 · Movie
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
2015 · Movie
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
2014 · Movie
Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland
2014 · Movie
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
2014 · Movie
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
2014 · Movie
Ringo at the Ryman
2013 · Movie
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009 · Movie
Toto: Falling in Between Live
2007 · Movie
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert
2005 · Movie
Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos
2004 · Movie
Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam
2003 · Movie
Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection
2003 · Movie
Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter
2002 · Movie
Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove
2000 · Movie
Toto: Live in Africa
1997 · Movie
Paul Rodgers And Friends - Live At Montreux
1994 · Movie
Toto Kingdom of Desire LIVE
1992 · Movie
Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More
1991 · Movie
Guitar
1991 · Movie
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989 · Movie
Dune
1984 · Movie
Toto - Live in Paris '90
Movie