Toto Members, Gear & Sound

US rock group

Genre

Rock Jazz Pop rock Pop music Soft rock Funk rock Progressive rock Jazz fusion Hard rock Classic rock Neo-progressive rock Yacht Rock Melodic Rock Arena rock Aor album rock mellow gold

Members

Select a Toto band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Steve Lukather

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Far Corporation The G3 Jam Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Stealin' Horses Man Doki Soulmates L.A. Workshop Baby'O El Grupo Larry Carlton-Steve Lukather Band Los Lobotomys Nerve Bundle Rake and the Surftones Greg Mathieson Project Toxic Monkey Santana, Jeff Beck & Steve Lukather

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Jeff Porcaro

Roles:

Drummer Composer

Groups:

Steely Dan Greg Mathieson Project

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Mike Porcaro

Roles:

Bassist

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Nathan East

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Fourplay Eric Clapton & His All Star Band Kenny Loggins Band

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Steve Porcaro

Roles:

Keyboardist

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Simon Phillips

Roles:

Drummer Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Judas Priest Ph.D. The Secret Police Michael Schenker Group 801 Deep End Mick Jagger & The Brothers of Sodom Vantage Point The Best Steve Vai’s Monsters Chopyn

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David Paich

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Far Corporation Steve Vai’s Monsters Critical Hit

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David Hungate

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Rake and the Surftones

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Greg Phillinganes

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

The Jackson 5 Steve Vai’s Monsters Wonderlove

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Keith Carlock

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Steely Dan Toxic Monkey

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Lenny Castro

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Joe Sample and the Soul Committee Steve Vai’s Monsters Larsen/Feiten Band Orquestra Was Los Lobotomys David Garfield and Friends David Garfield And The Cats

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Luis Conte

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Madonna The Phil Collins Big Band Cuba L.A. James Taylor (band) Phil Collins & The Serious Band The Latin Jazz Trio World Drummers Ensemble Demetri Pagalidis & His Big Band Silverware The H2 Big Band Barry Coates & The Hats Jazz on the Latin Side Allstars Tolú

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Scott Page

Roles:

Saxophonist

Groups:

Pink Floyd Supertramp THINK:EXP

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John “JJ” Jessel

Roles:

Keyboardist Audio Engineer

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Alessandro Esseno

Roles:

Keyboardist

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Shannon Forrest

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Dukes of September

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Bobby Kimball

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Far Corporation Yoso Man Doki Soulmates West Coast All Stars

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Joseph Williams

Roles:

Singer Composer

Groups:

Rake and the Surftones West Coast All Stars Vertigo All Star Band

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Fergie Frederiksen

Roles:

Singer

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Jean-Michel Byron

Roles:

Singer

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Robert Searight

Roles:

Drummer Keyboardist

Groups:

Snarky Puppy Ghost-Note Tha Snoopadelics DJ Logic & Friends

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About

Toto is an iconic American rock band that emerged from Los Angeles in 1977, celebrated for their fusion of genres ranging from rock and pop rock to jazz fusion and yacht rock. The band's lineup has evolved over time, but its core has included notable musicians such as Steve Lukather (guitar, vocals), David Paich (keyboards, vocals), Jeff Porcaro (drums), and Steve Porcaro (keyboards). Toto is renowned for their sophisticated musicianship and masterful blend of melodic rock with intricate arrangements, carving a niche that appeals to a wide array of music lovers. Their timeless hits like "Africa" and "Rosanna" have solidified their place in the annals of classic rock.

How to Sound Like Toto

Toto's sound is distinguished by its rich, polished production and dynamic musicality, combining elements of smooth rock with jazz-inflected rhythms and lush harmonies. The band's music often features crystal-clear guitar tones that balance melody and virtuosity, with Steve Lukather's use of the Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III contributing to their refined sonic character. Their compositions are layered with textural keyboards and bold basslines, supported by the rhythmic complexity of Jeff Porcaro's drumming, famously heard through his use of the Pearl Piccolo Free-Floating Brass Snare Drum. This blend of melodic warmth and rhythmic finesse makes Toto's music both accessible and artistically sophisticated, appealing to musicians who value both technical prowess and emotive expression.

Discography

Toto

1978

Hydra

1979

Turn Back

1981

Toto IV

1982

Isolation

1984

Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1984

Fahrenheit

1986

The Seventh One

1988

Kingdom Of Desire

1992

Absolutely Live

1993

Tambu

1995

Toto XX: 1977-1997

1998

Mindfields

1999

Livefields

1999

Falling In Between

2006

40 Tours Around The Sun (Live)

2018

Old Is New

2018

With A Little Help From My Friends (Live)

2021

Get the Toto Sound

Want to sound like Toto? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.