Toto "Little Wing" Steve Lukather on Jeff Beck's Strat at the Hollywood Bowl! 09/01/24

Epic performance!

[@peppino1961]

Lukather is a master. He can play any kind of style of music with such ease.

[@johnlane9743]

Whoa - Steve - one of the few renditions that have captured the heart, soul and Zen of this song and Jimi. Nicely done - Rock On !

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

That was heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you to Jimi for giving us such beautiful song. It’s alive and well.

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

Wow. Steve Lukather on Jeff Beck's Strat - a nexus of legend, myth and magic, exquisitely crafted by the hands of a master musician.

[@alanmiller2250]

Wow. I even heard a note that sounded like Prince. It was phenomenal how good that Strat sounded and how good Steve L. Played. That was unbelievable. A true emotion I was struck by the power of those notes. What a touching and great screaming lead trubute. Jeff's guitar and Steve = played like one.

[@ralex3697]

Steve is still so amazing. Definitely a master. His vibrato is so spot on.

[@spencerdawson6536]

Little Wing is a ‘Test Piece’ to see if guitarist’s can both capture the spirit of the original while simultaneously making it their own. No one, not even SRV, played it better than Jimi. For a 2 min 30 sec piece of guitar music it’s the most insurmountable mountain to climb. Lukather does a fantastic job of breathing power and passion into this classic.

[@collinjamesguitar]

Not so hot take: SRV’s was way more powerful than Jimi’s. Jimi’s was Starry Night. Stevie’s was the Sistine Chapel

[@hecanseeme8210]

Yeah I don’t get this veneration of Jimi. He was innovative and a great showman, but he wasn’t even the best player of his time. Anyone who has picked up the instrument should be able to tell that SRV could play circles around Jimi. Personally I think Jimmy Page could as well. But it’s an opinion, it doesn’t mean anything. Your Sistine Chappell quip was apt.

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

I like Lukather's version of Little Wing. His fingering also looks easier than the original. I agree Jimi's version is the best and SRV's version is excellent.

[@MagicHu]

@@hecanseeme8210guess where srv got his licks and inspiration from….most great musicians from that era have been surpassed,,,no Steve ray song has been played more times by other muso then,,,,voodo Chile…

[@Splentaur]

I love SRV and thought his version was superior when I was a child, then I played for many more years and learned to hear. "More notes" doesn't equal "better". Much of it was a wankfest that doesn't really play to the song. It's great and all, but not superior... just different. Much of what the original conveyed was lost in trying to prove how much wanking could be done, IMO.

[@joeprincipe6678]

Luke is a legend! Such incredible touch!

[@SammyParson]

Thank you for sharing. Good to see Steve paying tribute to the absolute Master. RIP Jeff

[@NisseOhlsen]

sorry for being a dick: He simply doesn't have the necessary emotional depth to p(l)ay tribute to neither Jimi nor Jeff.

[@meytecc8601]

@@NisseOhlsen You have disqualified yourself from having any meaningful conversation about rock music. I wouldn't say that makes you a dick, you're just in over your head.

[@joansanchez6711]

Tiene y le sobra.es un guitarrista muy versatil.escuchalo en solitario.al igual ke en toto🤟🍻🎸​@@NisseOhlsen

[@m1nn1s]

@@NisseOhlsen Stille og rolligt, Niels.. 🧙🏼‍♂️☮️💖

[@m1nn1s]

@@joansanchez6711 muy bien, muchas gracias Señor! ... 🌹💖😍🌟🧙🏼‍♂️☮️

[@jogabonito5027]

The fact that Luke can play any Genre at the highest level makes him the GOAT!!

[@hectorGomez-y6j]

Probably the most under appreciated musician on earth.

[@bluesdriver6354]

Not in my house!

[@gilbertocolafabio9916]

Sottovalutato da chi? Eddy van halen alla domanda chi è il miglior chitarrista del mondo rispose chiedetelo a steve lukather

[@dwmichaels]

I dunno, man. Dude's been a hero to me for decades :D I guess it just depends on where you are as to how much you see/hear him. Steve & Toto have been legends for decades in some parts of the world.

[@bechtoea]

@@dwmichaels He's got a ridiculous number of studio credits, so even those that say they never heard of him or don't listen or like Toto, they have heard him. They just don't know they've heard him

[@skidrowe68]

Only to those that don’t know of him!

[@shkyrbty]

I love Luke's singing and playing! Great performance! A treasure. Thank you for the upload!!!!

[@c.alejo8846]

oh my! Such a sweet rendition. The maestro Lukather.

[@bechtoea]

Been said in other comments but honestly, unless one is really into music, they would casually say "wow, that old guy isn't half bad" not knowing that it's not hyperbole to say he's overall a top 10, or perhaps a top 5 guitarist. Sure, there are others that specialize in their genre, but when you can sit this guy down and say "give me this" and this can be anything, and he can play it at the highest level, that's just insane.

[@ChefJamesRusk]

Wow! So glad you were able to see this show..Thank you for sharing Leland!!🌹🪷🌹🪷🥰🌹🪷🌹🪷🎶🙏🖕🖕🖕🖕👍

[@einsjacob]

Lukather never ceases to amaze. What an incredibly gift musician.

[@adman3752]

Always knew Steve was a guitar god, but was pleasantly surprised by his voice. Awesome musician

[@markosaarela3537]

Luca is sooooo goood in these songs.. i mean he's like wine, just gets better with age. No hassle, no rush, no ego...just goes with the feeling and what a performance !

[@Greg-rd8qr]

1 of the best! Lukather!!! Great player! Great tone! Fantastic stories! Love Luke.

[@dhldt1021]

Steve is too good, the playing is flawless and the mighty pedal board and Bogner rig is next level power.

[@tressinar]

Thank you soooooooo much for sharing with us❤❤❤❤❤ my guitar hero

[@mrsnakepit]

Its good to see steve using a fender and playing all time favorite song... Amazing steve 🎉

[@chiefline7084]

After seeing Steve play I gat the sense my guitar is laughing hysterically at my playing ability

[@mellotronin54]

Luke always my hero. Done so many great guitar parts and this another.

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

Open jam at the Hollywood Bowl. Sweet. Nice post.

[@tikighoul]

Thank you sooo much for posting this! A mega highlight of the show last night! I truly appreciate you!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ashbournejunction573]

The master, playing the other masters strat. Absolute legends. Some moments are special and lead to transcendence.❤❤ thanks Luke

[@tennwilcox8663]

Fan-f**kig-tastic!!! Thank you Steve 😂

[@svenhansen2714]

Awesome!!!! Unfortunately i couldn’t be there!!!

[@J_Drix]

it's so awesome seeing Luke rockin a strat. What a tribute to two legends of rock

[@themayor3263]

2:58 Luke throws in his own style and its jaw dropping. So tasteful. I remember trying to learn the guitar solo to Rosanna in high school. I got it but its still hard to play...Luke will always be one of my all-time favs!

[@jasonbates2687]

Luke is an incredible musician but to me Jeff Beck was right up there with Hendrix as far as innovation goes on electric guitar.

[@ssiowi]

Thank-you! 100% Steve + 100% Reinhold (Bogner) = 100% Jeff + 100% Jimi.

[@rodriguez63]

Very tasteful & respectful performance...fantastic

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Unfreakingbelievable. With the passing of Beck, Luke is the greatest legacy player on the planet, best living rock guitarist still going from 45 years ago.

[@stevewhiteley9249]

Awesome. My favourite has always been SRV but this gives it a run for its money.

[@davidgidman7561]

Not even close. Steve is a fantastic guitarist and a funny man but close to SRV, Not a chance.

[@pekkalaaksonen8384]

Awesome, beautiful and on both singing and playing - wow! ❤

[@MNGuitars]

love how they quoted Claptons/Derek and the Dominos version at the end there

[@mikesandell]

Wow, just wow! Thank you Steve!

[@Clayton-t5i]

just killin' it like he always does. Thanks "Lukey"

[@jeromewagschal9485]

He should play Fender strats more often...I understand the appeal of EMG's but a strat with non-active pickups just sounds more amazing in his hands... As for playing Jeff Beck's strat I already saw Billy Gibbons playing the same strat so is it a tribute thing where every famous player gets to use it live and then passes it on to the next guy/girl ? Great rendition of a classic...and he's a great singer too...

[@mno555]

I believe Luke uses passive pickups since 2012

[@fs7572]

i wish all the active haters would try them for a while…

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Dang, THAT was juicy..

[@robertfries108]

Liking those bogners. Sound amazing

[@yrmthr]

Too crunchy for the tune tho? Let that Strat sing

[@kurtmax]

Excellent. Especially the vocal arrangement also.

[@peterpigna9505]

Lukater number one

[@spyderlogan4992]

A heartfelt, soulful, close enough for jazz, rendition of the classic Hendrix song. Pretty damn good, Steve.

[@hectorGomez-y6j]

Just finished his book, read it.

[@brian91145]

Like! Great touch!

[@LJG63]

Wow, I love his tone, & his guitar playing ain't too shaby either. Thanks for sharing.

[@erwanmoreau6357]

The GOAT

[@precbsfender]

Jimi would of loved this..brilliantly done.

[@michaelbiggs7129]

Possibly one of the best ever covers of this song..

[@francescomennella1541]

Great Luke🤟 Masterpiece song and great exucution!!

[@BeachJazzMusic]

So great!

[@bobbye.h.m4037]

Jeff Beck's Strat😍

[@crazyferret9409]

Thank you so fuckin' much for sharing this! I was dying to see it!!

[@guyb7005]

When the Albert Einstein of guitar meets the Foster Brooks of cameramen

[@alchemysticgoldmind4164]

Brilliant

[@PatternRecognitionMusic]

Great rendition, hints of some of my favorite interpretations. I like the little nod to Eric for the outro...

[@johnandersen9219]

Very well done! 👏 Great 👍

[@janvondrak1641]

Wonderful rendition! Sorry I couldn’t be there… I heard it was a hell of a night.

[@weschilton]

HELL yes!!!!!!

[@Dar1234567ren]

Fantastic!!!!!!!! ❤

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Lovely playing by Luke.

[@guitarshopfolkestone885]

Magic!!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Whoa, slight glitch near the end, even the best can get lost on the infinite fingerboard...superb playing and singing old boy.

[@Cleofizoid]

...with a throwback to Clapton's rendition in the outro...

[@DaveWaters-qd9bn]

Great player.

[@tidepoolbay]

Nice Work! WooF!!🐶🐶

[@donmccann2885]

Sick !! Goes to show how Leo and team got the strat right in 1954.

[@davidwright9550]

Does not get any better than that. Luke is the man!

[@Mang213]

Luke is the most tasteful player ever

[@BumPetty]

One of the best to ever do it

[@deanoppergoalieclinics834]

With the Jeff Beck Strat!

[@CreamyBone]

This gentleman is a fine guitar picker

[@jimintheweb632]

"recording guitar tracks for more than 1,500 albums spanning a broad array of artists and genres." -Wikipedia Toto -I remember the band being labeled as 'Disco". Almost got into a fight about it.

[@jongapublicitario]

God!

[@Plex45a]

Luke is a BEAST!!!🤘

[@timk.4005]

Bogner Amps! I know Reinhold from Germany, Neu-Ulm, in the 1980s, before he went to the usa

[@jimreiske5313]

Yeah Luke!!!

[@MichaelHofer-fj5ny]

A Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster with reverse Headstock is a rare Instrument. And Jeff played that Strat that was build for him from time to time. Now some of the big Guitar Heroes of our time played that Strat as a Tribute to Jeff. But I don't understand why Steve played Little Wing in a Hendrix Version as a Tribute to Jeff. There are a lot of great tunes from Jeff , why a Hendrix Song thats rarely be played by Jeff ?

[@MaBe_Music]

Incredible! Not of this earth.

[@stackolee4480]

Uggggh the chimes 🤌🥺💙

[@alexanderednie1205]

Freakin rad

[@R.to-the.A]

Luke is one of the greats and deserves to be mentioned more often. Yeah, there's no shortage of guys with flash, speed, and precision. And I've seen many of those guys do renditions of these songs. They usually wank all over it, with no restraint. This rendition was pure class, skill, and taste.

[@ScottThompson-z1n]

Still sounds like Like 💪🏼 his just the man ......

[@bluesdriver6354]

COOL!!!

[@316word]

Epic,,,,Wow

[@juanmartinarrighi3114]

Simplemente el mas brillante guitarrista de la historia

[@BlackStratCat]

WoW.

[@MyWordPressGuy]

Cool....I miss Jeff. Back in the early 00's, I got to spend some time with Steve Lukather chatting in a bar with some mutual friends after NAMM. Soon thereafter, we went to see him at the Belly Up and he played...to this date...the most impressive Little Wing I've ever heard!

[@vkgraphics]

❤

[@riplead]

Luke is amazing, but is human. Pretty sure he didn't mean to play these notes at 5:27

[@mugsypea]

I heard that. As a guitar player I can honestly say, it happens to us all. You just gotta play through it. Probably the only ones that will catch it are other guitar players.

[@riplead]

@@mugsypea Lol, been playing for over 50 years myself. You are so right.

[@andrewbrowne5557]

@@mugsypeathis bassist caught it as well…he recovered well and didn’t let it ruffle him too badly…

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

Somebody's gonna have to tune that guitar after that!

[@u.m.6166]

Wow but in 5:29 some drop offs....😁

[@ivandragomiloff2356]

Was there, great performances by Toto and Christopher Cross. Sadly there was an obnoxious group of cretins that were sitting in section F3 that were loud and annoying. One had an awful cackling laugh leading the row of rude hyenas. Nobody told them to be quiet and it ruined the concert for those around them.

[@fasturn-fc2of]

Was there, same rude people close by. All Summer it's been like this. They seem to thing they are sitting at home in their living room.

[@m1nn1s]

Once they fork out the ticket 🎫 money 💷, they seem to be entitled to go ASBO and stoned.. 🤔 😴😳🙃😳

[@jeffdevries8538]

So you sat by the cackle queen Kamala aka Kamalatoe Harris? 😂

[@ivandragomiloff2356]

@@jeffdevries8538 I wanted to stand up and tell them, I’m here to listen to Toto, not hear the cackling of the Wicked Witch of the West.

[@martindeuker39]

Great tone on the Strat. Better than his normal tone with mostly too much distortion i.m.o.

[@guitarriffscliffyc8382]

😅 Hes pretty good he should start a band. Lol

[@김답-x6t]

뭘로 찍었길래 이렇게 화질이랑 음질이 좋은걸까?

[@randomguitarnote8887]

Thats Sterry Lukarcia.

[@victorsarmentooficial]

muito drive.