Toto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toto
Toto in 2010
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, U.S.
Genres	Rock, hard rock, soft rock
Years active	1976–2008, 2010–present
Labels	Columbia, Frontiers, Toto
Members	Steve Lukather David Paich Steve Porcaro David Hungate (touring musician) Joseph Williams Keith Carlock
Past members	Jeff Porcaro (died 1992) Bobby Kimball< Mike Porcaro (died 2015) Dennis Frederiksen (died 2014) Jean-Michel Byron Greg Phillinganes Simon Phillips

Toto is a famous rock band from Los Angeles, USA. They formed in 1978 and became very popular in the early 1980s. The band is known for their hit songs like "Hold the Line," "Rosanna," and "Africa."

Over the years, many talented musicians have been part of Toto. The band has released 17 studio albums. They have sold over 40 million records around the world. Toto has also won several Grammy Awards for their music. In 2009, they were added to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.

Meet the Band Members

The band Toto has had different members over time. This section introduces the musicians who have played with Toto.

Current Members

Today, the main members of Toto are:

• Joseph Williams (singer)
• Steve Lukather (guitarist and singer)
• David Paich (keyboardist and singer)
• Steve Porcaro (keyboardist)
• Keith Carlock (drummer)
• David Hungate (bassist, often joins for tours)

Past Members

Many other musicians have also played in Toto. Some of these include:

• Jeff Porcaro (drummer, sadly passed away in 1992)
• Bobby Kimball (singer)
• Mike Porcaro (bassist, sadly passed away in 2015)
• Dennis Frederiksen (singer, sadly passed away in 2014)
• Jean-Michel Byron (singer)
• Greg Phillinganes (keyboardist)
• Simon Phillips (drummer)

Toto's Music Journey

Toto's music is a mix of different rock styles. They are known for their soft rock sound, but they also play hard rock. Their songs often feature catchy melodies and strong vocals.

Popular Songs

Some of Toto's most famous songs include:

• "Hold the Line": This was one of their first big hits.
• "Rosanna": A popular song with a great guitar solo.
• "Africa": This song became a huge worldwide hit and is still loved today.

Awards and Achievements

Toto has received many honors for their music.

• They have won several Grammy Awards, which are very important music awards.
• In 2009, Toto was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. This means their contributions to music are recognized as very important.
• Selling over 40 million records shows how many fans enjoy their music around the globe.

Images for kids

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  Toto in 1982 in London at the Hammersmith Odeon. (Steve Porcaro, Jon Smith, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Lenny Castro, Jeff Porcaro)

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  Kimball and Lukather live in 2007

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  Mike Porcaro in 2005 in Germany

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  David Paich during a live concert

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  Steve Lukather on Varus Open Air in Osnabrück, Germany, 2004

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  Toto on stage at the Summer Tour 2004 in Modena, Italy, July 11, 2004. From the left: Tony Spinner, David Paich, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, Mike Porcaro

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  Steve Lukather and Greg Phillinganes, in Trondheim, Norway, August 4, 2007

See also

In Spanish: Toto (desambiguación) para niños