It's a seriously horrible diagnosis. In other words, Kimball was doing too much coke so much so that Toto's Steve Porcaro says it ruined his voice. got back together for the RIGHT reason. [31] The 2007 leg also featured extensive dates in both Europe and the United States, including an appearance at Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota. What caused a outwardly-healthy seeming, relatively young guy to drop dead is a bizarre amalgam of factors and the story changes a bit, depending on who's talking. [27] [17] Later that year, Toto composed most of the music for the soundtrack to the film Dune. [19] Steve Porcaro was never replaced and Toto decided to continue with only five members. Toto was a family act, too: In 1982, a third Porcaro bro, Mike Porcaro, joined drummer Jeff Porcaro and keyboardist Steve Porcaro in the band. The band came together in 1977 after the various members played on albums by Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Seals and Crofts, and others. 3. Keyboardist David Paich, son of musician and session player/arranger Marty Paich, rose to fame after having co-written much of Scaggs's Silk Degrees album. Toto went on a small promotional tour with former members Bobby Kimball, Steve Porcaro and Joseph Williams. Porcaro died . The "Tambu Tour" proved to be another success, although there were no North American dates. Two lineups of Toto onstage in 1982 (top) and 2010 (bottom). Our creative partnership has always enriched our lives. Jeff Porcaro died in an accident on August 5, 1992, at the age of 38 while working in his garden. Notable past members of the band's touring lineup include guitarist and vocalist Tony Spinner (from 1999 to 2008),[22] keyboardist and backing vocalist John Jessel (from 1991 to 2004),[23] bassist Leland Sklar (from 2007 to 2008, and in 2016),[24][25] and backing vocalist Jenny Douglas-Foote (from 1990 to 1997, 2011 to 2012, and 2014 to 2016). In 2008, Toto suspected that its label, Sony, owed unpaid royalties for digital downloads. [30][citation needed]. In 2008, Lukather announced his departure from the band, and the remaining band . Critics already couldn't stand the band; Rolling Stone (via People) labeled Toto IV "about as real as a Velveeta-orange polyester leisure suit," while Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times claimed a "disheartening lack of depth or daring in the group's music." For the tour, Toto brought along two additional musicians, Tom Kelly (guitar, backup vocals) and Lenny Castro (percussion), to increase the depth of the sound. Lukather claimed that the band was not meshing well with Frederiksen because he had a difficult time recording with them in the studio. Toto is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Simon Phillips suffered from a back problem, so Gregg Bissonette had to fill in for him during the first leg of the tour in late 1995. Toto may not be the most legendary rock band, but their story is unlike that of any other. The three siblings were the sons of jazz percussionist Joe Porcaro. Upon the release of their 1982 album (Toto IV), Toto became one of the best-selling groups from their musical era. Isolation's tour began in February 1985 and concluded three months later.[10]. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Formed in 1977, the group's original lineup included lead vocalist Bobby Kimball, guitarist and vocalist Steve Lukather, keyboardist and vocalist David Paich, bassist David Hungate, keyboardist Steve Porcaro and drummer Jeff Porcaro. But Jeff and me really bumped heads." Mike got along with both of us. When we put our minds to do the record, we said that we had to make as good a record as we possibly could with all the tools and all the talent and all the experience we've had and not just phone it in for a check." Michael McDonald provided backup vocals on the song "I'll Be Over You" (and appeared in the accompanying music video), while Eagles founder and songwriting giant Don Henley appeared on the Steve Porcaro penned track "Lea". Before, and during Toto, the members did various session work for a slew of notable musicians. Toto released a two-CD set Falling in Between Live on Eagle Records to commemorate the tour. Toto toured throughout 1982 in support of Toto IV. Michael Joseph "Mike" Porcaro. Byron remained for the promotional tour for the album Past to Present: 19771990, but did not get on with the rest of the band and left shortly thereafter, with no new frontman brought in to take his place. The members of Toto were regulars on albums by Steely Dan,[5] Seals and Crofts,[6] Boz Scaggs,[7] Sonny and Cher,[8] and many others, contributing to many of the most popular records of the 1970s. Formed in 1977, the group's original lineup included lead vocalist Bobby Kimball, guitarist and vocalist Steve Lukather, keyboardist and vocalist David Paich, bassist David Hungate, keyboardist Steve Porcaro and drummer Jeff Porcaro.The current lineup features constant member Lukather, and lead vocalist Joseph Williams (who originally . On September 29, 2015, Toto announced the first leg of their 2016 Tour in support of Toto XIV consisting of European and Japanese dates. Steve . The next day my throat would be like ribbons," Poracaro said. Other singles released were "Drag Him To The Roof" and "The Turning Point". (semi-retirement from touring 20052008, 2020present), (touring substitute for Paich from 200305 until his semi-retirement from the group in 2005; temporary substitute for Dominique "Xavier" Taplin in 2022), filled in temporarily for Simon Phillips, filled in temporarily for Jenny Douglas, filled in temporarily for David Hungate, "Well 2 of our main guys died, one these the road and other things, one is medically unfit to tour but still IN, Paich, and Joe and I and there are 3 new faces but fantastic ones that wanna work and we can afford in our current biz model", "Interview: Steve Lukather Recounts 35 Years of Toto History", "Drummer's Death Linked to Cocaine, Coroner Says: Autopsy: Report finds no evidence to support earlier belief that Toto's Jeff Porcaro died of an allergic reaction to a pesticide", "25 Years Ago: Jeff Porcaro's Sudden Death Changes Toto Forever", "Sunday Interview: The Voice of Toto, Bobby Kimball", "Toto to Go on 35th Anniversary European Tour", "Steve Lukather about some personnel moves for Toto", "Steve Lukather Talks New Toto Album: 'I Think This Is Gonna Surprise People', "Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams Announce New Toto Line-Up and Plans to Bring The Dogz of Oz Tour Worldwide", "Toto Reform With New Lineup, Plot 'Dogz of Oz' World Tour", "Toto Announce Plans to Move Confirmed Appearances to 2022 and Share Detail on Additional Announce / On-Sales", "David Hungate Leaves Toto, Leland Sklar Steps In", "Rock Utility Player Warren Ham on His Years With Ringo Starr, Toto, and Cher", "Soundcheck-photo's 1980 in Japan by Keith Landry", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Toto_band_members&oldid=1146710146, occasional bass, piano, keyboards and electronics, Steve Lukather guitar, backing and lead vocals, David Paich keyboards, backing and lead vocals, Joseph Williams lead and backing vocals, Steve Lukather guitar, lead and backing vocals, Greg Phillinganes keyboards, backing and lead vocals, Steve Porcaro keyboards, electronics, occasional lead vocals, Dominique "Xavier" Taplin keyboards, backing vocals, Warren Ham saxophone, flute, backing and occasional lead vocals, percussion, This page was last edited on 26 March 2023, at 14:14. A lot of kids were coming to see us [because of Weezer], believe me, Lukather told Guitar Player. Veteran keyboardist Greg Phillinganes filled in for Paich for the rest of the tour. [9] After the completion of the first album, the band and record were still unnamed. In the early 1980s, band members told the press that the band was named after Toto the dog from The Wizard of Oz. Upon its conclusion in 1987, Steve Porcaro left the band to pursue a career in film and television scoring. She claimed they werent paying money that was owed to Jeff Porcaros estate. That arrangement only lasted for two years before the Doors . Once the band came together, David Paich began composing what would become the eponymous debut album, Toto. Phillips joined the band and they went on the tour, which they dedicated to Jeff's memory. On September 18, 2018, guitarist Steve Lukather released his autobiography The Gospel According to Luke, a humorous review on his life in music. They once again toured the United States in spring 2014 as co-headliners with Michael McDonald. Like the Beatles, Kiss, or the Spice Girls, Toto split lead vocals duties among its members. Once again without a lead vocalist, guitarist Steve Lukather sang lead vocals and became the new front man. In June 2016, keyboardist Steve Porcaro released his first solo album, titled Someday/Somehow featuring Michael McDonald and Toto touring backing singer Mabvuto Carpenter. 4. According to the Los Angeles Times Report, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office lists the cause of death to be a heart attack from the hardening of the arteries caused by cocaine use. In 1986 Toto won a Crystal Globe award, signifying sales of more than 5 million records outside of their home country.[76]. [7] The group continued as a four-piece throughout much of the 1990s, before reuniting with Kimball, Williams and Steve Porcaro in 1998 for a tour in promotion of the 20th anniversary compilation Toto XX: 19771997. Writing on his website, he explained that the band members "had some differences in how business was being done". The album also appeared on several worldwide charts, introducing the band to new audiences around the globe. On February 26, 2010, the band reformed and reunited for a brief tour of Europe in the summer to benefit Mike Porcaro, who had been diagnosed with ALS. David Paich made a special appearance with the group at the tour opener in Los Angeles, singing and playing on Africa and Home of the Brave. [59], On April 14, 2021, the band announced that they would release a new live album, With a Little Help from My Friends, through Mascot Label Group/The Players Club. Toto is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The song "Hold the Line" was now sung as a duet between James and Douglas-McRae. Toto began 2022 with a 40-city tour through major U.S. basketball and hockey arenas, serving as the opening act for Journey. That added up to a bubbling cauldron overflowing with searing hot animosity and resentment. After its release, Toto climbed the charts quickly, earning popularity with the hit single "Hold the Line", as well as the charting "I'll Supply the Love" and "Georgy Porgy", featuring Cheryl Lynn. With the addition of former S.S. Fools singer Bobby Kimball, the group began to work on their first album in 1977 after signing with Columbia Records. But when you mix a tricky and prickly brother dynamic with band politics, it's remarkable anything gets done and recording sessions don't descend into a knock-down, drag-out wrestling match. [69] Steve Lukather provided the main guitar work on Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It", although Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo in the bridge. But thanks to Mr. Kimball, that became like our badge of honor." Both James and Douglas-McRae were dropped from the band at the conclusion of the 1997 tour. 2023 Rolling Stone, LLC. An inordinate number of Toto's musicians have diedJeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, Fergie Frederiksenwhile Steve Porcaro managed to avoid the Grim Reaper for now. By Lukather's own count, this is the 15th incarnation of Toto. In late 2003, Toto headlined Night of the Proms for two months straight. It's impossible to say whether Porcaro's death was caused by cocaine use or whether it was a genetic heart condition . The tour lasted from February until June 1980.[10]. Leland Sklar, who joined them on their 2007 and 2008 tours, replaced founding member Hungate. [18] The band held an audition and Joseph Williams, son of film composer John Williams and 1950s singer/actress Barbara Ruick, was chosen to take over lead vocals in early 1986. I needed to get myself together or I was going to end up killing myself." Kimball has also performed as a solo artist and session singer. People want to hear the hits played the way they were recorded, Joe has his voice back 100% and I loved having that power in front again and all REAL, BIG vocals again strong and seeing Paich AND Steve Porcaro with THOSE real keyboard sounds, Simon back and as Lee was busy having old pal Nate East step in.. it was so much fun and so successful we thought "Hmm, maybe a few gigs once in awhile would be fun" and we can make some money etc.. please some of the hard core fans. David Paich made another special appearance at the final show in Philadelphia to again perform "Africa" and "Home of the Brave". Toto then embarked upon the "Planet Earth" tour that lasted from September until December 1990. It is over. The current lineup features constant member Lukather, and lead vocalist Joseph Williams (who originally joined in 1986, and rejoined in 2010). Bobby Kimball, 76 Former. August 6, 1992. I stayed up all night. However, Toto member Steve Lukather wasn't happy with this conclusion at all, and disavowed the coroner's report as well as the news organizations that went ahead and published it. Ouch. He recalled Jeff Porcaro getting frustrated if his sibling couldn't reach his perfectionist standards, but "there was definitely some brother s*** going down, because I'd hear him singing my praises when I wasn't around." When Mike [Porcaro] fell ill and had to leave that was it for me. Steve Lukather released his next solo album on February 22, 2008, titled Ever Changing Times. Official website. At the end of the day, Toto was one of the biggest bands in the world, and at their commercial peak, yet the members of the band couldn't even enjoy it. Xavier Taplin remained in place of Paich through that tour. This song was later featured on the Toto XX album as an "unreleased song". The new band lineup would feature bassist John Pierce (Huey Lewis and the News, Pablo Cruise, and a long-time session player), drummer Robert "Sput" Searight (Ghost-Note, Snarky Puppy), and keyboardists Dominique "Xavier" Taplin (Prince, Ghost-Note) and Steve Maggiora (Robert Jon & the Wreck), as well as multi-instrumentalist Warren Ham. In 1993 they released a live album called Absolutely Live. On December 14, 1992, the Tribute to Jeff Porcaro Concert was held at Universal City's Universal Amphitheatre. A departure from Toto's sound of the late 1970s and 1980s, Tambu was a very organic release and featured the single "I Will Remember", which received moderate radio play. This live set marked the fourth for the band, following 1993's Absolutely Live, 1999's Livefields, and 2003's Live In Amsterdam. As of 2023, they have released fourteen studio albums, eight live albums, one movie soundtrack (1984's Dune) and a number of compilation albums. Castro had appeared with the group on their first album as a session musician and continued to play on every one of their albums for the next 40 years in varying capacities, with the exception of Turn Back. [16] However, Kimball was fired from the band in 1984 due to difficulty recording vocals and numerous missed sessions. Their show on July 17, 2011, in Verona, Italy was recorded for a live DVD but has yet to be released because of a contractual issue with their former label. That's a long time, and with it come changesband members arrive, band members leave, and people formerly or currently associated with the band fall prey to the predatory nature of time. He also joined the band for the European leg of the tour at the Amsterdam show on July 15, 2022. On October 11, 2010, Steve Lukather released his next solo album, All's Well That Ends Well. . An auditor confirmed that notion, and in 2010, the band sued Sony, seeking more than $600,000 in damages. [10] Also, during this time, Steve Porcaro co-wrote and co-composed "Human Nature", which Michael Jackson recorded for his best-selling album Thriller (1982), turning the song into a smash hit. The abnormal success of the album's lead single "Goodbye Elenore" in Japan proved to be the band's breakthrough there, and Japan has become a permanent staple of their touring schedule since. [34] They would tour Japan with Boz Scaggs, which additionally featured Joseph Williams singing lead and background vocals with Kimball, and also featured the return of David Paich.[35]. "They found one one-hundredth of a microgram of cocaine in Jeff's blood. We were doing amazing shows, so its sad and disgusting to stop this way because of a legal issue. Toto is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. There is no more Toto. [42], While Keith Carlock was now part of the band, he did not join them for at least the North American tour and his role was filled by Shannon Forrest. In early 1981, Toto released their third album, Turn Back. Toto played at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1991 and the band recorded Kingdom of Desire, which was released on Columbia Records in most parts of the world and on Clive Davis' label Relativity Records in the United States. [citation needed]. 1983-present. After its release, the band embarked on another world tour. "I felt undervalued," Steve Porcaro told Classic Rock (via Louder) regarding his early years of Toto, adding, "Jeff and I were always at each other's throats. Here's the long, strange, and sad story of Toto. The rest of us were doing a hundred times more than that and we all lived to tell the tale."

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