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Opinion on TOTO
Posted on 3/11/22 at 10:07 am
Posted on 3/11/22 at 10:07 am
1- They rock
2- Washed up band
3- Elevator music or too pop
4- Who's Toto? a water closet brand?
I've been a fan since the 80's. They caught my attention for 3 things. Jeff Porcaro was bad arse playing drums and one of my all time favorite drummers; everybody in the band sang vocals to the point that you were not sure if it was a Toto song and Steve Lukather is an under rated musician/guitarist.
2- Washed up band
3- Elevator music or too pop
4- Who's Toto? a water closet brand?
I've been a fan since the 80's. They caught my attention for 3 things. Jeff Porcaro was bad arse playing drums and one of my all time favorite drummers; everybody in the band sang vocals to the point that you were not sure if it was a Toto song and Steve Lukather is an under rated musician/guitarist.
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Posted on 3/11/22 at 10:17 am to Palomitz
I really like about 5 of their songs and don't really know many others. Not a fan of their ballads, except 99, which Lukather supposedly hates, for some reason.
Africa and Roseanna were popular when it was a great time to be alive(83/84) and hitting the teen years, so they'll always have sentimental value.
Africa and Roseanna were popular when it was a great time to be alive(83/84) and hitting the teen years, so they'll always have sentimental value.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 10:26 am to Palomitz
I had no idea that original singer David Kimball grew up in Vinton, La, graduated from McNeese, and spent the early 70s playing around Nola before moving to LA.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 10:29 am to DaleGribble
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which Lukather supposedly hates
I think that he was too hard on himself. I remember reading somewhere that while they were recording Africa, he thought that it was a terrible song, and made a bet with one of the band members that if the song was a major hit, he would walk naked along Wilshire Blvd. Which of course, he lost the bet.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 10:44 am to Palomitz
I can see why he would think that. The lyrics are about as cheesy as they get. It still sounds great, though.
It's kinda like Georgie Porgie in that way, I guess. Great sounding song but the lyrics are pretty dumb(even if they were written on a bet).
It's kinda like Georgie Porgie in that way, I guess. Great sounding song but the lyrics are pretty dumb(even if they were written on a bet).
This post was edited on 3/11/22 at 10:50 am
Posted on 3/11/22 at 11:06 am to Palomitz
Extremely talented but their music is just average pop stuff.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 11:30 am to Palomitz
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Posted on 3/11/22 at 11:34 am to Palomitz
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1- They rock
Posted on 3/11/22 at 11:53 am to DaleGribble
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Africa and Roseanna
Only know those 2 songs and thats enough for me...
Posted on 3/11/22 at 11:58 am to Palomitz
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one of my all time favorite drummers
Me as well. Love Porcaro.
Jeff Porcaro explaining his Rosanna drum beat
Posted on 3/11/22 at 12:09 pm to Finklesteins Kid
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Me as well. Love Porcaro.
Nice video. Great talent lost.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 1:00 pm to Palomitz
Love the guitar solo on Hold the Line.
Lukather is a very talented studio musician if you look at his credits. However he seems like a snobby a-hole.
His signature guitar looks nice.
Lukather is a very talented studio musician if you look at his credits. However he seems like a snobby a-hole.
His signature guitar looks nice.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 1:22 pm to metallica81788
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However he seems like a snobby a-hole
I believe the exact opposite. I read his autobiography, "The Gospel According to Luke", and thought it was great. Dude is uber-skilled. Some of his stories are hilarious. I heard him on Joe Bonamossa's podcast and he killed it. He has led a blessed life, and he knows it.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 1:36 pm to Palomitz
I really like their song Roseanna but I'm kind of meh on them overall. Don't hate them but I never rode the roads drinking and jamming TOTO
Posted on 3/11/22 at 2:40 pm to Palomitz
It was pretty safe, homogenized soft/mainstream rock in the same tradition as Fleetwood Mac.
And, like with Fleetwood Mac, there was a shite ton of musical talent in the band and they had great songs.
And, like with Fleetwood Mac, there was a shite ton of musical talent in the band and they had great songs.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 2:54 pm to Palomitz
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Wait, you never heard this one?
yeah, that one too.. and reading further down, I also know Hold the Line... 4 songs now that I am aware of..
Posted on 3/11/22 at 2:57 pm to Palomitz
This is a great opportunity to whip out this Randy Newman classic:
Did you Toto fans realize that I Love L.A. is effectively a Toto song?
Bonus fact: Christine McVie and Lindsay Buckingham are backing vocalists, and, of course, Waddy Wachtel on rhythm guitar.
Did you Toto fans realize that I Love L.A. is effectively a Toto song?
Bonus fact: Christine McVie and Lindsay Buckingham are backing vocalists, and, of course, Waddy Wachtel on rhythm guitar.
This post was edited on 3/11/22 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 3/11/22 at 8:38 pm to Ace Midnight
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