Steve Lukather

Acting

Steve Lukather

Born

1957-10-21 (68)

Place of birth

San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

34 titles

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 …

Known for

Thriller 40 poster
8.7

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Thriller 40

2023

Hired Gun poster
7.1

A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well-established and famous bands and artists. These people may not be household names, but are still top-notch performers!

Hired Gun

2017

Sonic Fantasy poster
8.0

In every profession there is someone who changes the rules of the game. In music, that person is Bruce Swedien. In the early eighties in Los Angeles, Bruce embarked on a project that revolutionized the music industry forever. For the first time, those involved in that project tell the unknown story behind the work that Bruce did and how his talent ended up being an essential piece in the history of popular culture. Sonic Fantasy introduces you to the man behind the best music you've ever heard.

Sonic Fantasy

2021

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles poster
7.1

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stevie Wonder, The Eurythmics, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Katy Perry, Peter Frampton, and more.

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

2014

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief poster
NR

Over one hundred of Hollywood's glittering stars came together to record a musical tribute to the survivors of earthquake ravaged Armenia. Directed by world renowned Peter Bogdanovich, and beautifully photographed by Academy Award winning cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs, this very special one hour show narrated by Robert Stack is not to be missed! Bogdanovich brings together footage and interviews from the recording session, footage of Armenia before and after the earthquake, information on Armenian history and culture, and a piece on the Armenian Genocide.

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief

1989

I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock poster
7.0

Offers a reappraisal of "yacht rock", a critically neglected era of music popularized by a boom in FM radio stations and its smooth sound. The gleaming yacht sound was, in part, always defined by a group of LA-based session players and composers who worked across a range of yacht bands, informing their specific tone and level of musicianship. Some of these artists talk about the yacht phenomenon and being part of the scene back in the day. The series explores how the music adapted from the the bearded sensitivity of the '70s to the bombast of the MTV '80s, and how a satirical online drama contributed to a revival of interest and enthusiasm for these sounds in the digital era.

I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock

2019

Film credits

2020s · 6 titles

Thriller 40 poster
8.7

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Thriller 40

2023

Sonic Fantasy poster
8.0

In every profession there is someone who changes the rules of the game. In music, that person is Bruce Swedien. In the early eighties in Los Angeles, Bruce embarked on a project that revolutionized the music industry forever. For the first time, those involved in that project tell the unknown story behind the work that Bruce did and how his talent ended up being an essential piece in the history of popular culture. Sonic Fantasy introduces you to the man behind the best music you've ever heard.

Sonic Fantasy

2021

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary poster
6.9

This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rise again of the soft rock epitomized by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock," the easy-listening genre came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics. However, it has since reclaimed its place in music history and is celebrated in this groove-infused film.

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary

2024

Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends poster
7.4

With a Little Help from My Friends captures one special night on November 21, 2020 when Steve Lukather, Joseph Wil-liams and David Paich appeared with the new line-up of Toto for a global event originating from Los Angeles, CA. Joining Lukather, Williams and Paich for this next chapter in their indelible history are new band members bassist John Pierce, drummer Robert "Sput" Searight, and keyboardist / background vocalist Steve Maggiora.

Toto: With a Little Help from My Friends

2021

Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream) poster
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TOTO’s Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams are excited to announce the debut of the band’s new line-up and a special livestream concert event. The one-night-only performance will be held on November 21.

Toto: Dogz of Oz Tour (Global Live Stream)

2020

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019 poster
8.5

Set list: Introduction / With A Little Help From My Friends, It Don't Come Easy, What Goes On, Memphis In Your Mind, Ringo And His Drums, Lonely Is The Night, Free Ride, Down Under, Dream Weaver, Boys, Pick Up The Pieces, Liverpool 8, Act Naturally, Yellow Submarine, Frankenstein, All Starr Band Introduction, Never Without You, Choose Love, The Stroke, Work To Do, I Wanna Be Your Man, Love Is Alive, Who Can It Be Now, Photograph, Oh My My, With A Little Help From My Friends, Give Peace A Chance

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019

2022

2010s · 12 titles

Hired Gun poster
7.1

A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well-established and famous bands and artists. These people may not be household names, but are still top-notch performers!

Hired Gun

2017

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles poster
7.1

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stevie Wonder, The Eurythmics, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Katy Perry, Peter Frampton, and more.

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

2014

Toto - Baloise Sessions poster
7.0

Created in 1977, the legendary group broke up in 2008 after twelve studio albums. This year, the musicians released their first studio album in 9 years, titled Toto XIV. However, the group had already resumed touring for a few years. The albums Toto and Toto IV, and the single Rosanna won six Grammy Awards. In 1982, the group’s flagship year, Rosanna came second in the US charts and Africa even took first place. Their hits continue to air regularly on the radio and are still popular with the public. Guitarist and singer Steve Lukather is the only Toto member present since the band's inception. He is surrounded by 13 permanent musicians and 31 others recruited specifically for the tours. During the 2015 edition of Baloise, Toto, at his best, performed classics such as Hold The Line, Rosanna or Africa, but also extracts from his new album.

Toto - Baloise Sessions

2015

Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun poster
8.1

2018 was a banner year and the 40th Anniversary for TOTO who celebrated the occasion by embarking on their longest world tour in years. The band performed for hundreds of thousands of fans across Europe and North America, as their level of global critical mass reached new heights largely fueled by a rediscovery of favorites from their beloved repertoire. This live performance was filmed in front of a sold-out crowd exceeding 18,000 fans on March 17, 2018 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. TOTO performed a wide range of songs, including hit singles, rarely performed live deep cuts, and two recently recorded tracks which appeared on their new Greatest Hits album (40 Trips Around The Sun).

Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun

2019

The Ritchie Blackmore Story poster
7.5

The Ritchie Blackmore Story traces the long and winding road of the guitar legend — from his early days as a session player (with legendary producer Joe Meek) and his early ’60s combo the Outlaws up through his years guiding one of hard rock’s finest bands, Deep Purple, and into his recent work with Blackmore’s Night.

The Ritchie Blackmore Story

2015

I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock poster
9.0

Katie Puckrik explores the 1970s American music phenomenon of Yacht Rock, a halcyon period of Los Angeles studio craft that married R&B with themes of longing, aspiration and melancholy, before going on to explore how the genre adapted to the musical times of the 1980s.

I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock

2019

Ringo at the Ryman poster
9.0

An exceptional concert by Ringo Starr and the All Star Band performed at the Ryman Theater celebrating his birthday, July 7, 2012.

Ringo at the Ryman

2013

Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland poster
7.7

This spectacular live concert sees Toto celebrating their 35th Anniversary at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland during their 2013 World Tour. The show epitomises the combination of craft, heart and drive that has been Toto s trademark throughout their career in a set packed with hits and classic album tracks. The individual band members have played on many of the best known and most successful records in history but when they come together as Toto they create music that is uniquely special. This is Toto at their very best.

Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland

2014

The Terry Kath Experience poster
7.1

One of the original members of the band Chicago, Terry Kath has been praised by icons like Jimi Hendrix and Joe Walsh for his voice and guitar playing. Michelle Sinclair, first-time filmmaker and Terry's daughter, searches for the truth surrounding the life and untimely death of her father, in this look at one of the most underrated guitarists in rock history.

The Terry Kath Experience

2016

The Joy of the Guitar Riff poster
8.2

Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

2014

Toto - Live at Montreux 1991 poster
6.5

In 1991, Toto was in the midst of a run of headline dates and European summer festivals, while finishing their new album Kingdom Of Desire. It was a time of rebirth for the band, and the Montreux stage proved the perfect opportunity to test drive the new songs. Fans could feel the electricity in the air as Lukather, Paich, and the late brothers Jeff and Mike Porcaro took the stage.

Toto - Live at Montreux 1991

2016

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

2014

2000s · 8 titles

Toto: Falling in Between Live poster
7.0

Falling in Between Live is the fourth live album by American band Toto, released in 2007. It was recorded live at Le Zénith, Paris, France. It's the first Toto record to feature bassist Leland Sklar, temporarily replacing Mike Porcaro due to a hand injury and second record featuring keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, replacing David Paich who has retired from touring, but is still an active member in the studio.

Toto: Falling in Between Live

2007

Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert poster
NR

If you're not one of the lucky fans who applauded the long-awaited pairing of Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather - Larry, who was named guitarist of the year so often that the title of player emeritus was created for him alone, and Steve (formerly of Toto), a flamboyant guitar hero in his own right - this DVD will blow away your reticence. The 2001 get-together of these two masters at their creative peak was an unforgettable experience fuelled by mutual love and respect, freedom of inspiration and the sheer pleasure of playing. Recording Date: July, 2001.

Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: New Morning - The Paris concert

2005

Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam poster
7.7

Filmed in High Definition in Amsterdam on Toto's 25th Anniversary Tour in 2003, this stunning concert captures the band at their very best, reunited with original vocalist Bobby Kimball. The set combines all their hits with tracks from their latest album "Through the Looking Glass" and other live favorites, performed in front of a wildly enthusastic sell-out crowd. Extras include 35 minute behind-the-scenes film following the band through various stages of their world tour including footage from Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and France. Toto celebrate their 25th anniversary with this blistering live concert, filmed in Amsterdam on February 25th, 2003. Proving they've still got exactly what it takes to move a crowd, the band perform a mixture of medley's, solo spots, and huge hits. Tracks include "Rosanna," "Africa," "Hold The Line," a cover of the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and many more.

Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam

2003

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009

Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection poster
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Africa - Holyanna - Can You Hear What I'm Saying - Cruel - Hold The Line - 99 - How Does It Feel - I Will Remember

Toto: The Ultimate Clip Collection

2003

Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove poster
10.0

Filmed in Los Angeles in 1990, the complete Live at the Cocoanut Grove will do nothing to alter indifference from jazz purists toward fusion guitarist Lee Ritenour. But hardcore Rit fans and other viewers without a jazz-pop ax to grind will find this concert a particularly stimulating, wonderfully textured musical event built around the star and a parade of international talent.

Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove

2000

Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos poster
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Toto has made some of the most enduring popular music of the last 25 years includiing the Grammy Award-winning 1982 Record of the Year "Rosanna" and the #1 smash "Africa." This stellar collection of their first 14 videos now available for the first time on DVD provides a complete and visually spectacular look at the illustrious career of Toto: Past To Present 1977-1990.

Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos

2004

Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter

2002

1990s · 5 titles

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