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Steve Lukather
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 know…
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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.
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2024
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary
Movie Self
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2023
Thriller 40
Movie Self
- 2022
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2021
Sonic Fantasy
Movie Self
- 2021
- 2020
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2019
I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
TV show Self
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2019
I Can Go For That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock
Movie Himself
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2019
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun
Movie Guitar, Vocals
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2017
Hired Gun
Movie Self
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2016
Toto - Live at Montreux 1991
Movie Himself
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2016
The Terry Kath Experience
Movie Self
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2015
Toto - Baloise Sessions
Movie Vocals, Guitar
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2015
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
Movie Self
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2014
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Movie Self
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2014
Toto: 35th Anniversary Tour - Live in Poland
Movie Self - Guitars, Vocals
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2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Movie Self - Guitar
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2014
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Movie Self
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2013
Ringo at the Ryman
Movie himself
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2009
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2007
Toto: Falling in Between Live
Movie Vocals, Guitar
- 2005
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2004
Toto - Past to Present 1977-1990: The Videos
Movie Themselves
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2003
Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam
Movie Himself
- 2003
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2002
Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys: In Concert Ohne Filter
Movie Himself plays Guitar
- 2000
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1997
Toto: Live in Africa
Movie
- 1994
- 1992
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1991
Toto - Greatest Hits Live... And More
Movie Himself
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1991
Guitar
Movie Self
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1989
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Movie Self
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1984
Dune
Movie Original Music Composer
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Toto - Live in Paris '90
Movie Guitars / Vocals
