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Santamental, released in October 2003, [37] is a collaborative project featuring several prominent musicians such as guitarists Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Steve Vai, and drummer Gregg Bissonette. [38] When Lukather's record company, Bop City Records, approached him about recording a Christmas album, he responded with a quip about his suitability for the project. The company wanted him to do the record knowing he would approach the project with a unique angle and produce something different from the typical Christmas album. Lukather recruited keyboardist Jeff Babko and guitarist Larry Carlton, who Lukather had worked with previously, to help arrange the songs. The project was a challenge to Lukather, who had to be creative to turn the traditionally simple songs into something interesting for listeners without altering the fundamental structures. He said of the album, "But I never dreamt in a million years that I'd do a Christmas record." [24] Lukather, Steve. "Steve Lukather Releases "Run To Me" Single and Video". SteveLukather.com . Retrieved November 16, 2020. Steve describes ‘ Bridges’ as exactly as it sounds ‘I see it as a bridge between my solo music and Toto music’, citing that it’s unlikely Toto will ever release a studio album again. By 2008, Lukather was the only original Toto member still performing with the band: Bobby Kimball was also in the band at the time, but had been absent from it for some time – whereas Lukather has been with Toto since its formation. However, in June of the same year, Lukather decided to leave Toto. [16] This decision directly led to the official dissolution of the band. In a 2011 interview discussing his career with Toto, Lukather indicated that the band had evolved too far from its original incarnation and that he was dealing with the physical and mental toll of recording and performing. [17] In February 2010, the band announced that they would reunite to support Toto bassist Mike Porcaro, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. [18] They continued to tour on a limited basis in 2011 and 2012. [19]

STEVE LUKATHER’S new solo album “BRIDGES” is out now! STEVE LUKATHER’S new solo album “BRIDGES” is out now!

Steve Lukather and The Players Club / Mascot Label Group have announced the release of a new studio album titled BRIDGES on June 16. I am so happy and grateful for the reaction to the new music. Here is another song that is a co-write with Joe, Paich and I,” remarked Lukather, adding: “Hope you like it.”In 1998, Lukather received an invitation to tour Japan with fellow guitarist Larry Carlton after Japanese promoters requested that Carlton's annual tours each be different from the last. Lukather and Carlton exchanged some recorded material and decided that a collaboration would be interesting. Lukather was flattered by the invitation to tour with Carlton, citing him as his favorite guitarist. Lukather speaks highly of their stage efforts, although the two were admittedly outside their normal realm of work. He stated in an interview that "you can hear us having fun on the record—you can hear the smiles on our faces." [43] After several shows, the duo realized that they should record their collaboration even if just for their own use. Guitarist and producer Steve Vai heard one of the subsequent recordings and expressed interest in releasing it under his Favored Nations label, also home to such artists as Eric Johnson and Dweezil Zappa. Vai and Lukather mixed and produced the recording, which is said to be a mixture of jazz, blues, and fusion music. [43] The resulting album, No Substitutions: Live in Osaka, won a 2001 Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Album. [10] [44] Album reviewers described Lukather as having a heavier style than Carlton. [45] Lukather and Carlton later did an international tour in support of the album. [43] Up, Up and Away" by The 5th Dimension ( Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore& Ron Townson) (1967)

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Toto temporarily reforming in July 2010", Toto99.com, February 27, 2010 , retrieved October 22, 2010 Swisscharts.com – Steve Lukather – I Found the Sun Again". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 20, 2021. Paich is the guy that not only taught me how to make records, but he was the one that encouraged my songwriting in ToTo, and really pushed me in every musical sense. And, I love these guys and it is so easy. We all like the same stuff and have worked together for most of our lives. a b c d e f "Steve Lukather Biography", SteveLukather.net, archived from the original on April 18, 2012 , retrieved May 1, 2012

I Found the Sun Again (liner notes). Steve Lukather. The Players Club. 2021. TPC76312. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) ToTo has enjoyed a celebrated global resurgence over the last decade. Through 2022-2023, the band will perform in front of close to a million fans. Their repertoire has 3 BILLION+ streams at Spotify alone, with “Africa” counting for one billion plays on its own. When it comes to David Paich and Joseph Williams, the three remain close to this day. Paich remains the musical director of ToTo although he no longer travels appearing at every show. Williams and Lukather are the Dogs of Oz, helming the career of the band in to the future. Steve Lukather – Master session", SteveLukather.net, archived from the original on February 17, 2012 , retrieved May 1, 2012 a b Prasad, Anil (2020). "Innerviews: Steve Lukather - Wild Ride". Innerviews . Retrieved August 3, 2022.