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