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Jul 30, 2020 1 hr 3 min

Steve Lukather

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Steve Lukather

Steve Lukather is a guitarist, songwriter, singer, and producer. He's a renowned session guitarist, founding member of the band Toto, solo artist, and author. Steve has released 15 albums with Toto, 8 records as a solo artist, received 5 Grammy wins and published an autobiography. Need we say more? 2:26 - Steve’s new L-4. 5:20 - Life during lockdown. 7:07 - Steve’s new solo record. 20:46 - Thoughts on the future of touring as a musician. 24:21 - Stories from Steve at the height of his career as a session musician. 30:14 - The importance of having your own style as a guitar player. 36:53 - Steve’s advice on playing guitar over complex chord changes. 40:35 - More stories from Steve’s days as a session player. 47:32 - Thoughts on who Steve would have or would like to play with in the past/future. 55:10 - Going sober. Total Runtime: 63:47

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Steve Lukather is a guitarist, songwriter, singer, and producer. He's a renowned session guitarist, founding member of the band Toto, solo artist, and author. Steve has released 15 albums with Toto, 8 records as a solo artist, received 5 Grammy wins and published an autobiography. Need we say more? 2:26 - Steve’s new L-4. 5:20 - Life during lockdown. 7:07 - Steve’s new solo record. 20:46 - Thoughts on the future of touring as a musician. 24:21 - Stories from Steve at the height of his caree...

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  1. 2:26 Steve’s new L-4
  2. 5:20 Life during lockdown
  3. 7:07 Steve’s new solo record
  4. 20:46 Thoughts on the future of touring as a musician
  5. 24:21 Stories from Steve at the height of his career as a session musician.
  6. 30:14 The importance of having your own style as a guitar player.
  7. 36:53 Steve’s advice on playing guitar over complex chord changes
  8. 40:35 More stories from Steve’s days as a session player.
  9. 47:32 Thoughts on who Steve would have or who he would like to play with in the past/future
  10. 55:10 Going sober.

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