How Did Steve Lukather End Up Working With Music’s Biggest Legends?

🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we talk Steve Lukather! The Toto guitarist looks back on an extraordinary career working with some of the biggest names in music — including Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell and Quincy Jones. 🔥 Some of the highlights: • 🎸 Eddie Van Halen — Lukather recalls the first time he heard Eruption, meeting Eddie in 1978, their friendship, and how they supported each other throughout their careers. • 🥁 Ringo Starr — Touring with Ringo and becoming close friends with one of his childhood heroes. • 🎤 Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones — The story behind Lukather's guitar work on Beat It and Human Nature, including Quincy’s advice to turn down the distortion. • 🎶 George Benson — How Lukather helped write Turn Your Love Around, which became a massive hit and earned him his first Grammy. • 🎹 Joni Mitchell — Working on Wild Things Run Fast and Dog Eat Dog, and what it was like walking into a studio with one of his musical heroes. • 🎼 1,500+ albums — Lukather reflects on his incredible career as one of the most prolific session guitarists in music history. “I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’m one lucky guy.” — Steve Lukather What a career. What a player. 🎸 #SteveLukather #EddieVanHalen #Toto #TalkingGuitars