From American Songwriter · Erinn Callahan · · 50s
Steve Lukather: 69 Years of Music
Steve Lukather, Toto's founding guitarist, played on Michael Jackson's Thriller and has 1,500+ albums.
In brief
Steve Lukather, Toto's founding guitarist, played on Michael Jackson's Thriller and has 1,500+ albums. Steve Lukather, Toto's only founding member, played guitar on Michael Jackson's Thriller and has contributed to over 1,500 albums. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Steve Lukather's Birth
Steve Lukather was born on October 21, 1957, in Los Angeles, California.
Toto's Founding
Steve Lukather co-founded Toto with David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball in 1976.
Toto's Early Success
Toto released their debut album in 1978, featuring the top 10 hit 'Hold the Line'.
Toto's Chart Success
Toto's 1982 album Toto IV reached triple-platinum status with three top 10 hits.
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Steve Lukather played guitar on Michael Jackson's Thriller album in 1982.
Session Guitarist Legacy
Lukather has contributed to over 1,500 albums across genres, including Michael Jackson's Thriller.
The main idea
Steve Lukather, Toto's only founding member, played guitar on Michael Jackson's Thriller and has contributed to over 1,500 albums.
