Dennis Atlas, Toto / The Trip / Solo Artist

Dennis Atlas is currently keyboardist for the renowned rock band Toto, joining the band in 2024 as their second keyboardist, replacing Steve Maggiora. We talk to Dennis about that amazing opportunity, his burgeoning solo career and his other projects. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Dennis’ website Dennis’ musical upbringing Dennis in action with Styxology The Trip cover band Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal Dennis’ rig for his tribute / cover band work Nexus by reFX OP-X by Sonic Projects Dennis ‘Only Eat Cheese Once in a While’ Atlas Becoming a keyboard player with Toto Dennis in action with Toto at The Hollywood Bowl Buck the pilot from Arizona and learning Rosanna Approach to the one only band rehearsal with Toto before the tour Rehearsing the Toto setlist with David Paich and Greg Phillinganes Taking a positive approach to learning and ‘the hang’ Dennis’ keyboard rig with Toto The Alesis Q88 Dennis in action solo – Dream Theater cover The experience of auditioning for American Idol Check out Initiator – Ice Garden Dennis’ solo album – My Magical Wonderland Dennis in action with Lufeh Tag a Keyboard Player: Lawrence Gowan Desert Island Discs (Dennis’ 8 cruelly curated to 5): The Odyssey – Symphony X, A Night At The Opera – Queen, Point of Know Return – Kansas, Cyclorama – Styx, Exhale – Thousand Foot Krutch Key links: For those that regularly ask ‘How old is Dennis Atlas?’- Dennis was born in 1997. Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds. Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.The post Dennis Atlas, Toto / The Trip / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.