Steve Lukather |

Steve Lukather | #009 The Kenny Aronoff Sessions
With a career that has spanned an awe-inspiring five decades, Steve Lukather has solidified his position as an internationally renowned musician, singer-songwriter, producer, not to mention co-founder of the iconic band, Toto. His list of achievements and accolades is as extensive as his talent, with five Grammy wins and an unparalleled discography featuring collaborations with music legends such as Michael Jackson, George Benson, and Boz Scaggs. Steve's unwavering dedication and exceptional skill have firmly established him as one of the greatest guitar players in the annals of rock and roll history, and he has accumulated a wealth of fascinating rock and roll stories along the way which he shares with Kenny here today.

Together, they unlock the key highlights of Steve Lukather's extraordinary journey, including his formative years as a musician, the significance of his dual roles as a session musician and band member, and his illustrious discography that has left an indelible mark on the music world. They delve into the vibrant realm of creativity and innovation that has shaped Steve's career, as he fearlessly embraced various musical styles and adapted to ever-changing musicscapes. His legendary experiences with the band Toto, his successful solo career, and the profound impact of working with a virtual ‘Who’s who” in the music industry are thoroughly explored here today. Throughout this captivating conversation, Steve's infectious humor and unwavering passion for music shine through, matching that of our host, resulting in a wholly entertaining episode that will leave you equal parts informed, inspired, and in stitches.

Episode Highlights:
0:00 Start
0:14 Introduction
6:08 Steve Lukather’s start in music
8:29 Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff’s experience as studio musicians
14:12 Steve Lukather’s parents and grandparents
17:34 Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff’s performance at The Beatles’ Tribute
23:11 Steve Lukather’s introduction to George Martin
24:58 Steve Lukather’s first session work
26:42 The changes in Steve Lukather’s guitar sound
31:10 Steve Lukather’s and Kenny Aronoff’s experiences with different producers
32:36 Steve Lukather’s work with Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton
34:02 Steve Lukather’s work on “Beat It” and “Physical”
37:51 Steve Lukather’s 46 years with Toto
40:35 Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff’s perspectives on 5 year plans and retirement
43:26 Kenny Aronoff’s tour with Joe Satriani
45:03 Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff’s stories involving each other, Joe Satriani, Eddie van Halen, Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Miguel Ferrer
52:57 Steve Lukather’s autobiography
54:48 Steve and Trevor Lukather’s “Crossroads” jam with Kenny Aronoff and Sammy Hagar
56:11 Trevor Lukather’s work with Phil and Nick Collins and Steve Lukather
57:30 Steve Lukather’s current work
58:53 Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff’s perspectives on the music industry
1:02:42 Some of Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff’s wild times together


Quotes:
"You want the artist to feel special, like you're giving them something.”
"You only retire from a job that sucks… for us, retire and do what?”
"At my age, a five-year plan is like, will I make it five years?”
"All I ever wanted was a long career, man.”
"They thought that being a studio musician, we couldn't be a real rock band”
"We were naughty. But even when we cleaned our act up, we were still buds. We still could relate to each other."

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