The End of Toto

Eilif · 06-07-2008, 11:41 AM

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Wow, I'm stunned. I've been a huge Toto fan almost since the beginning (1979), and Toto has, for almost 30 years, been my #1 or #2 favorite band (trading spots with Yes, depending on my mood), so this is sad news for me.

But I'm not surprised. I can see where Luke is coming from. Life indeed does go on. Ever Changing Times is a fantastic album, one that I've been enjoying very much, and I hope to be able to see Luke on tour.

Lucious, all the best to you! Thanks for many years with Toto. Here's to many more years and a successful solo career.

INMT · 06-07-2008, 05:12 PM

Rock on Luke!

bovinehost · 06-07-2008, 06:02 PM

He mentioned this a while back in the guitar forum.

DavidOfOz · 06-07-2008, 10:53 PM

Just read Luke's "official" announcement, though it was not unexpected given what Luke has said in the past.

It's kind of sad to think there won't be any new Toto albums to look forward to. But, I understand completely. Sometimes you just have to move on. Now we can look forward to more Luke solo albums. (Everchanging Times gets played on a daily basis in my household!)

Lucious, thanks so much for those 30+ years of Toto. Toto has been my #1 fave band since about 1980. It's been an inspiring journey; Toto has been a huge influence on me as a musician, and Toto's music is now influencing a new generation of musos (eg my kids love Toto!). Congrats on keeping Toto going so long, and all the very best with the solo stuff. Looking forward to your Everchanging Times tour later this year!

Mick · 06-10-2008, 02:47 AM

Thanks to the internet we are closer than ever and this leaves less room for speculations in this case.
Lucious, thanks for the open words and the addition you made was not necessary.
The true fans understood (the ones who buy and don´t copy).

You owe nobody a thing, you gave ús so much music with toto.
Thanks

Mick

P.S.: Well on a personal level you owe me a visit to my doctor because in the late 80ies during a soundcheck in munich (German Museum), I stared at you playing and you were joking with Bob Bradshaw (your road tech then

) and you slipped on your volume pedal and your then Mesa Power amps killed my stomach and my ears - this was loud!!! Man you guys had fun and so we had during the whole evening. Thanks (will listen to the turn back album tonight - on vinyl!)

strummer · 06-11-2008, 05:11 AM

Hey I know that guy, isn't he one of the guitarrists in Biff's All Stars?

Volt · 06-13-2008, 02:11 PM

Regarding Luke's "official" announcement.
Wikipedia's "Toto (band)", posted Steve's initial comment from June 6th, but they never followed up with his June 8th apology (to those who did not understand his initial comments).
This bugs me! I hope this oversight can be corrected, because I'd hate to see any bad publicity about someone who seems to be a good person, and the best CD I've heard in many many years.......unless it sells more CDs.
That is all.

jbhafner · 07-05-2008, 12:54 PM

I think this might be the most exciting time for Lucious. He is at a point in his career where he gets to make the decisions he thinks are best for his family and his bandmates. Toto's influence and songwriting will always come through in Lucious's music in some way because he was such a huge part of that group. I look forward to picking up the new cd and I am looking forward to Trev's cd too. His stuff is really great. Rock on! We're behind you every step of the way, Luke. Keep it coming!

John Denner · 08-03-2008, 07:53 AM

I'm sure it will all be for the best.

DrGonzo5150 · 08-03-2008, 10:46 PM

I am pumped to say i saw the band and the man in lil' ol Perth, Western Australia... Something i never thought i would witness and I'm so thankful that they made the effort to not only come down under, but hit Perth, of all places!! - I'm so grateful.

Bestwishes & goodluck for the tour Lucious....
Ps. I can't wait to see your solo stuff live!!

Bam.

06-07-2008, 06:02 PM	#3
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06-07-2008, 10:53 PM	#4
DavidOfOz DavidOfOz is sick of work Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 369	Just read Luke's "official" announcement, though it was not unexpected given what Luke has said in the past. It's kind of sad to think there won't be any new Toto albums to look forward to. But, I understand completely. Sometimes you just have to move on. Now we can look forward to more Luke solo albums. (Everchanging Times gets played on a daily basis in my household!) Lucious, thanks so much for those 30+ years of Toto. Toto has been my #1 fave band since about 1980. It's been an inspiring journey; Toto has been a huge influence on me as a musician, and Toto's music is now influencing a new generation of musos (eg my kids love Toto!). Congrats on keeping Toto going so long, and all the very best with the solo stuff. Looking forward to your Everchanging Times tour later this year! __________________ David www.audiograffiti.com.au Ruby Burst BFR Luke (Thanks to Colin, Australia's best EBMM dealer!) Dargie Delight Luke Fully Loaded (1 of 5) (Thanks Larry!)

06-10-2008, 02:47 AM	#5
Mick Mick has no status. Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,057	Thanks to the internet we are closer than ever and this leaves less room for speculations in this case. Lucious, thanks for the open words and the addition you made was not necessary. The true fans understood (the ones who buy and don´t copy). You owe nobody a thing, you gave ús so much music with toto. Thanks Mick P.S.: Well on a personal level you owe me a visit to my doctor because in the late 80ies during a soundcheck in munich (German Museum), I stared at you playing and you were joking with Bob Bradshaw (your road tech then) and you slipped on your volume pedal and your then Mesa Power amps killed my stomach and my ears - this was loud!!! Man you guys had fun and so we had during the whole evening. Thanks (will listen to the turn back album tonight - on vinyl!) __________________ EVH transblack 1995 slightly faded Silhouette transteal 1994 (updated with a compensated nut!) Oh my god I have 2 different balls But it feels perfect

06-11-2008, 05:11 AM	#6
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06-13-2008, 02:11 PM	#7
Volt Volt is a nickname my guitar teacher gave me back in 1959 Registered User Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland, The People's Republic of Ohio Posts: 210	Regarding Luke's "official" announcement. Wikipedia's "Toto (band)", posted Steve's initial comment from June 6th, but they never followed up with his June 8th apology (to those who did not understand his initial comments). This bugs me! I hope this oversight can be corrected, because I'd hate to see any bad publicity about someone who seems to be a good person, and the best CD I've heard in many many years.......unless it sells more CDs. That is all. __________________ 1st EBMM: Silhouette Special, Candy Red, HSS, trem, rosewood. 2nd EBMM: Luke, Black. 3rd EBMM: Steve Morse Y2D, De-Purple Burst, trem. On order from from DuBaldo Music. Re. Luke's ECT concert in Cleveland: Awesome songs, performances, and band! They were very professional. Videos Of My Guitars

06-07-2008, 11:41 AM	#1
Eilif Eilif has no status. Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mililani, Hawaii Posts: 702	The End of Toto stevelukather.net - Articles Wow, I'm stunned. I've been a huge Toto fan almost since the beginning (1979), and Toto has, for almost 30 years, been my #1 or #2 favorite band (trading spots with Yes, depending on my mood), so this is sad news for me. But I'm not surprised. I can see where Luke is coming from. Life indeed does go on. Ever Changing Times is a fantastic album, one that I've been enjoying very much, and I hope to be able to see Luke on tour. Lucious, all the best to you! Thanks for many years with Toto. Here's to many more years and a successful solo career. __________________ 20th Anniversary Silhouette Sub 1 Guitar Axis SS piezo 2007 LE Ernie Ball Strings Mesa F-30 1x12 Last edited by Eilif; 06-07-2008 at 01:34 PM.

06-07-2008, 05:12 PM	#2
INMT INMT is sure to do something stupid soon. Registered User Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 604	Rock on Luke!

07-05-2008, 12:54 PM	#8
jbhafner jbhafner has no status. Registered User Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Palestine, TX Posts: 38	I think this might be the most exciting time for Lucious. He is at a point in his career where he gets to make the decisions he thinks are best for his family and his bandmates. Toto's influence and songwriting will always come through in Lucious's music in some way because he was such a huge part of that group. I look forward to picking up the new cd and I am looking forward to Trev's cd too. His stuff is really great. Rock on! We're behind you every step of the way, Luke. Keep it coming! __________________ Gentlemen, rest your sphincters! JP6 Mystic Dream w/piezo no inlays Carvin CT6 Purple Quilt top

08-03-2008, 07:53 AM	#9
John Denner John Denner has no status. Registered User Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 175	Toto I'm sure it will all be for the best. __________________ http://www.johndennerrocks.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuepuSokn9M Forum Profile http://www.ernieball.com/forums/memb...hn-denner.html

08-03-2008, 10:46 PM	#10
DrGonzo5150 DrGonzo5150 is ... Registered User Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 93	I am pumped to say i saw the band and the man in lil' ol Perth, Western Australia... Something i never thought i would witness and I'm so thankful that they made the effort to not only come down under, but hit Perth, of all places!! - I'm so grateful. Bestwishes & goodluck for the tour Lucious.... Ps. I can't wait to see your solo stuff live!! Bam. __________________ Scott. Bahama Blue Burst BFR Luke - Sparkle Back DOB 3/7/2007 Original Pearl Red Luke 1 - w/Floyd DOB 12/5/1994 Original Pearl Blue Luke 1 - w/Floyd DOB 15/8/1995 20th Anniversary Silhouette - HardTail w/Rosewood Board DOB 27/12/2006 Metallic Purple Silhouette Special -Wilk Trem DOB 13/5/1995 The only person to handle my balls is... Colin. The Premium EBMM man Down Under http://www.guitarplanet.com.au

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