Steve Lukather - Guitar Demonstration

[@snowyrain5730]

While it's tragic that we lost people like Eddie Van Halen, it's important to remember we still have players like Steve around, and he is an undisputed virtuoso.

[@MarkAnthony5150]

Ed was and Is The God Father, ask any pro they will tell ya same. Steve is 1 of the best hands down.

[@luksjfernandes]

While remembering Ed is important, it's also important to remember that Eddie's greatest idol and inspiration is still alive: Eric Clapton.

[@mountainman8775]

@@luksjfernandes I thought Eddie van Halen‘s hero was Holdsworth?

[@luksjfernandes]

@@mountainman8775 Clapton was his first and biggest hero, he said it many times. When he was young he wanted to sound like Clapton in Cream (Eddie, Brian May and many other legends were the guys that made Rolling Stone best guitarist list, putting Hendrix and Clapton on the top). Eddie is a blues player essentially, while Holdsworth is not. Another great influence to young Eddie was Lennon/Harrison guitar work in "She's so heavy".

[@luksjfernandes]

@@mountainman8775 www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/who-were-eddie-van-halen-influences-1071780/amp/ "Clapton is number one" Eddie said in 2011. People forget it, but Clapton was the first ever popular guitar virtuoso, the first to ever use a Marshall (the bluesbraker, which was made for him), the first to use a les paul with it (Jimmy Page was recording him in Beato and took the idea). Clapton influence was so huge during Cream years that he formed a entire generation of new guitarists, including Eddie, but also many many other greats. No wonder even Hendrix only went to England with one condition: meeting Clapton.

[@triplecanopy5364]

Someone get this man in the Hall of Fame for nearly 50 years and thousands of fantastic albums!

[@khollandtalks]

No shit...agreed!!

[@jaycareaga9929]

Toto is in the Musicians Hall Of Fame in Nashville which is more important than that sham RARHOF. Only musicians vote for the Musicians Hall of Fame.

[@blackmambafan24]

His Melodic concepts are second to none. He is not playing overused chops. He is making music.

[@souviksen7497]

What I like about him the most is that his playing is very melodic and he also incorporates jazz fusion into his playing. A very diverse guitar player with lots of musical depth and all the chops..

[@tomsmith8846]

it amazes me that one band like Toto can play so many different types and styles of songs. How can they go from Hold The Line to 99 and then to Georgy Porgie?

[@jalexalaine3201]

So versatile! He's played so many genres of music over his long career. And one of the funniest guys in the biz!

[@workmentim99]

Agree!!! That's why TOTO is multi genre

[@ibanezrgt220]

I saw TOTO last night In Manchester. Absolutely blown away. I've seen many many bands but this gig was head and shoulders above anything I've witnessed before. The musicainship is simply off that scale

[@christopheradams7942]

Not only with Toto but he is one of the most prolific session musicians in the world. He's been on over 1500 albums. The guy is a beast on guitar.

[@stringfinity]

I think my dad was right when he said, that Luke's "problem" ist, that when he's on stage, he tends to give 150%... where 100% would be enough. But in videos as this one, where he's all laid back and plays what comes to mind, he shows his true incedibility! So much at home on the frets... so flawless and mature.... pure class!

[@stuanhay]

Quite a few musicians are like that, Julian. Less is more is often the case!!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Less is _never_ more. More is more, and less is less. But, more is not always better, that's where many people go wrong.

[@tommylarsson2025]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 I agree! Silence is an important part of attracting the ear and mind and build up expectations on what's coming next. Jeff Beck is a master on that. Love Luke and he is a true pro but i haven't heard anything new that has the same melodic feel as in his early years with Toto. It's not about skill it's a mind set thing i believe.

[@Zulumann25]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 Yngwie Malmsteen quote

[@barhab]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 That's actually the point of the original quote...

[@Stu047]

I could... watch that awesome Human being practice, demonstrate, play and goof around all day long! - What a guy!!

[@marcellomarino2893]

If I could choice a tutor, a teacher and a guitar guide in the World, I'd surely choose him for me! I love his elegance, his class and his colors!

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

It’s crazy how good Steve is. I could listen to him play all day. I’m over here doing the pentatonic/diatonic thing. He just blew my mind.

[@siggibraun]

Everything he plays breathes pure musicality - amazing!

[@EphemeralProductions]

he's been playing for a billion years, and lives and breathes the guitar. That is what you have to do to have a hope in hell at getting as good as him!

[@danieldpm1]

NO WORDS

[@jesseparris6507]

Best Steve quote ever:"This is my real hair... who would wear a wig that looked this bad?"

[@nathanglass512]

Everyone wants to play like him without taking time to learn the theory he knows well. The gear came after the talent. Not before.

[@m74568]

@Nathan Glass Depends

[@louiesalinas4720]

very underated, amazing , humble ,guitarst.

[@babayaga1767]

true. same for victor wooten or any of the greats. thats' why they're great

[@gokhanersan8561]

Same with Eddie. He took piano lessons between ages 6-12 and grew his musical landscape - before he picked up the guitar and rocked out.

[@TarnTarn-zv6cp]

He ALWAYS had the talent. Thsts what talent is.

[@kennethdileo6578]

Lukather, you could throw him in any style of music & he'll figure it out, pure talent, tasty guitarist without a doubt. 🎸

[@robertjohnson3855]

Steve I must say for being one of the most amazing professional guitarists of this world, u are about the most humble, cool, guys I've ever seen. Thank you for being just a real guy as well as an amazing musician. I hope one day to meet you in person. I'm a serious fan. Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

[@fwfrazorx]

There's a reason this guy is in like every tribute show. He has that kind of skill set, obviously. Solid player. Defiantly under rated for sure.

[@Bat21bravo]

82 i had just come off a 15 month deployment in the Military. When i saw Luke do those arpeggiated runs at the end of "Rosanna" my mouth dropped to the floor. I had to do that. Thus began my quest. Bravo.

[@jeremycubs8331]

Though I'm straight up metalhead, Toto has always been my soft side and that makes me appreciate more this thing we called MuSic.

[@Olivere118]

Haha same here totally :D

[@luketube8351]

@@Olivere118 TOTOlly.

[@ze-ce.cra_]

Try their song falling in between, basically Toto went Dream Theater

[@timjeichoi4477]

Even EVH says Toto is one of the best musicians

[@LucasFigueiredoBR]

Same here. Toto is actually one of the first bands that got me into music and I still love them. And Steve Lukather's playing still blows my mind

[@matthennagersguitarlessons]

He just keeps getting better and better.

[@rushbum]

best all around guitarist period....can play any style

[@jamesrockford2626]

lol that would be Steve Morse

[@KingdomofLuke1]

And yet here you are...Haha.

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

rushbum: Ritchie Blackmore is by far the better axeman.

[@paulhb]

Not to dis on Blackmore, but really? Better than Lukather? I'd be willing to bet that Luke can play everything that Blackmore can, but not the other way around. Luke is just astounding and he's incredibly creative and melodic. I'd take Luke over Morse too. Morse is incredible, but I just don't get him, musically speaking. Morse is an acrobat.

[@bobs.stevenson9704]

all you have to do is look at his credentials how many songs he played on. no one can touch his experience. even if you dont like his style its not arguable hes one of the greatest of his era.

[@daveycmusic5150]

Steve and Neal Schon both see so friggin' happy with a guitar in their hands...

[@timjeichoi4477]

Jabs and EvH also

[@Floppy_Bacon]

Steve is a fantastic guitar player. He deserves far more recognition than he actually gets.

[@ViniVercillo]

At 2:01 I thought that he was going to play Californication Lol haha

[@MEdney511]

Vinicius Vercillo dude i literally thought the same thing lol i started singing it

[@tinataylor1896]

I had to scroll back and really listen. And it did sound like it.

[@daan5361]

@@tinataylor1896 Probably because it was exactly the same Am chord ;)

[@sonicmayhym]

just like the human voice..the guitar can have many voices and steve knows this and has spent his entire life finding new voices on the guitar and then putting them all together.actually same thing we all do when we learn guitar..steve is just on the next level and i like to refer to our guitar repertoire as our toolbox...some of us have that nice little tool box with the double trays and everything in there all nice and neat...steves got that giant rolling snap on tool kit..you know the one with all the stray tools laying all over the top of it and the drawers wont hardly close because there so full of tools...and every tool you will ever need is in that tool box....that's steve lukather...you want some new tools for your box..just go to steve..the very reason he has worked with so many people over the years..he is a trusted craftsman...a master craftsman...an amazing teacher and equally amazing human being...legend!!!

[@marksaige7982]

You are in my top 3; Van Halen, you, Joe Bonamassa! Your knowledge of all things music is unmatched, and your playing is unworldly. Never stop.

[@davidh8928]

Check out Homeskoolin with Tom Bukovac! He's one of the most musical guitarists around. He's played on thousands of hit songs.

[@PaulaMel]

The man is music itself, his ideas come so clearly out of the box. Can imagine this guy in a studio session? Playing perfectly so many style during years. One of the best musician around not only a guitar player but a complete musician capable of singing, playing a wide range of instruments and above all a talented composer. Who could match his resume? Who could match his achievements? A few in fact.

[@derrickcunliffe8152]

hes my fav performer seen him five times never get bored watching him

[@evianbidet3553]

Seriously, my favorite guitarist of all time. I can't think of how many amazing guitar parts I have heard. Later, I looked up the credits: Steve Lukather. Hell of a singer as well.

[@rwlane]

Wow, man. One of the best ever for me.❤

[@liliavaldez2302]

Steve, the most acqurate answer to the question... If you were not musicians, what other thing would you be doing??? Answer: TEACHER, YOU MIGHT HAVE BECOME THE FAVORITE MUSIC/GUITAR TEACHER to many teenagers, because you teach so well, it seems natural in you. An inspiring teacher!!! My humble opinion...

[@thomasmarengi2951]

You make some very complicated stuff really fun. Love your music and your attitude. Thanks, Steve.

[@arnefreymann313]

Always incredible. May favorite player for all time.

[@BenOnuMuDiyorum]

It's great to see he is still willimg to show us something and have fun. Awesome video.

[@tdunster2011]

Calling Lukather a genius / virtuoso still doesn't seem enough.

[@kendallruff8090]

Plus he just cool....not preachy or condescending....just seems like a nice guy.

[@phenixreturns]

STEVE LOOK (ed) AT HER ) his real name :))

[@truescotsman4103]

im 57 been an avid player since i was 18 he never ceases to amaze me. his playing is more like magic than just playing guitar.

[@bacontrees]

1 minute in and I am totally blown away! I am confident in my abilities after 30 years, but I am learning so much more with this video. Holy crap! I've always heard his name but never really looked into his playing......niiiiiice!

[@KingdomofLuke1]

Check out his solo work and with Toto. Luke is amazing! He's also behind the driving riff on Beat It (as Toto were the studio band for the Thriller album). The guitar throughout Lionel Richie's Running With the Night is also Luke - he was just warming up and they were recording it. Boz Scaggs' Breakdown Dead Ahead, Don Henley's Dirty Laundry, The Tubes' Talk to Ya Later and She's a Beauty. He is THE session guitarist from the 70s and 80s. ONJ's Physical, Christopher Cross... AMAZING.

[@bacontrees]

@@KingdomofLuke1 Thanks for the info! I will check that out!

[@MarkAnthony5150]

The Luke under rated player just an absolute killer player. What I meant compared to Ed malmsteen ect ect.

[@bulzah]

+Mark Anthony he is not underrated player at all. In guitar world he is on the top of list.

[@MarkAnthony5150]

No no it's Eddie Eddie Eddie plz. I'm a Luke fan that's all

[@bulzah]

Mark Anthony hahah yea im big fan of him too.....litteraly everything he play is so musical :)

[@TheStones1965]

Mark Anthony Underated to the public but a very respected session player. Toto was not all about guitar like Van Halen. More of a blend of instruments. Roger Hodgson is a great guitar player but how often does his name come up in guitar polls? Singer/songwriter reputation is legendary. Is Supertramp in the RRHOF yet? If not they need to be.

[@eagles_s]

He literally plays guitat on about 20 songs in my 80s playlist NOT counting Toto. He played Guitar on Somewhere Out There.....And yes Beat it too. Guy is freakin amazing

[@andrewcockburn3227]

“You know, like this...” - plays something no one but he can play.

[@neilthemedflyspecial]

Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesstewart8054]

Hey Steve I met you in 1985 at shell station in studio city. You are truly awesome. Cheers,James.

[@U.F.O_0908]

Awesome licks by Steve. Very nice

[@JIMMYLEGS_]

It seems to me that Toto was/is purely a band of the nicest people.

[@ken42861]

That record Transition kicks ass !!!!! your a natural musician .

[@markcartel4518]

i think teaching is not only the teacher is the one who is giving everything but the students should also think for themselves. I personally find this very helpful.

[@lebron3566]

amazing guitar player musician.

[@ccptube3468]

Amazing guitar player!

[@jvs2543]

Luke you have been my number 1 guitarist forever i am 70 we go way back!!,

[@danielmiddleman8613]

I always knew Lukather was was good but man.... I need to get my hands on some of his solo albums. If you've never heard it, a really great album that he plays on is Alice Cooper's From The Inside along with a number of other great guitarists.

[@EugenioGuarente]

Thanks Steve!. For all this guitar years. Please, kepp going be You!.

[@humbukkerz]

Seen Luke twice, once with Toto and the other solo. He was sensational both times 😉

[@jimmycrabtree-tb6jc]

Fantastic!! And that tone! Great!

[@midv07]

Thanks Steve - Loved you in Chicago with Ringo!

[@RICKROCKERTHEORIGIONAL]

Steve makes it all look so easy.

[@kevingottsponer9465]

My favorite of all time!! Seems like a dude you could just hang out and jam with....

[@nagesh1976]

whenever i am swelling with pride that I can play really good.. i watch steve to put me back in my place..

[@blackfender100]

Fabulous Guitarist he floats across the fret board so effortlessly .

[@candelise]

A REAL guitar player! Take that Johnny Marr!!

[@Los7]

i love Steves happy guitar face here.... All those years of rockin...yet here he is smiling for us plebs on guitar.... Only recently found out about him, no idea why... A guitar and music great X

[@samuelmori3026]

Simply class!!! Elegant is how I'd describe this playing

[@R_Thomp]

Superb playing, way professional!

[@rockercater]

*THE MASTER* *WHAT AN ENGINEER & MUSICIAN* *CATER*

[@swedeecklund1933]

One of the greatest guitarists ever

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Brilliant without a doubt.

[@davinci75]

I never really knew what awesome Player Steve is..now I know. Extremely awesome!

[@Guitar387]

Steve you are just showing off in that lesson, I learnt f*** all apart from what a legend and genius you are

[@grahamkelly8299]

He has some many skills he can call upon!! Its crazy how good he is

[@franckbachelery4285]

this guy is simply fantastic !

[@JZLucas]

How many years do I need to play before I can wear a scarf on stage?

[@intergalactic242]

J by then your gonna be all fat and old like this guy lol

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

funny as fuck lololol

[@babayaga1767]

30

[@babayaga1767]

it's not just how many years. it's being so fucking cool stupid shit looks cool

[@UltimateForceMarketing]

I'm afraid we'll all be in FEMA Camps by then my friend!!Lol

[@EphemeralProductions]

I’m a child of the 1980s and every guitar solo i love from that time period, without fail has been either landau or lukather! Love them both IMMENSELY!! Dann Huff also! He did a few solos i really love

[@patrickdevlin3552]

The man can't find a wrong note! #God

[@nanlev613]

Okay prior to one hour ago I’d never heard of this man! I heard an interview he gave. I’m so glad I have become aware of him!!!

[@bobs.stevenson9704]

"Jeff Beck showed it to me" what a legend.

[@EphemeralProductions]

a lesson from one of THE best EVER. One of my guitar idols.

[@yngveklevjer6160]

Soo good!! He knows his theory, and have very good tecknique, but always so melodic and interesting to listen to!

[@tonyhayek1086]

The best PERIOD, versatile, melodic...effing amazing.

[@OZRIC1985]

I love that Indian flavor stuff that Luke played here! He's definitely one of the greatest guitar players to ever walk the planet. The guy can play anything and is incredibly creative and melodic...and he has an awesome sense of humor too. :)

[@johnnybailey989]

I know you will never see this But I think after Toto and all the great music you have given us. I am so impressed with your talent and friendship with such greats that you became true friends with I am I true fan. Keep doing what you do!

[@Thundergod-]

Wow, this cat can play ANY style. Definitely one of the BEST !!!!

[@chrislestermusic]

He seems the most upbeat here that I think I have ever seen him. Great video.

[@voodoochile3201]

I LOVE his playing on E,W&F's "back on the road "...killer solo! 👍🏿🎸🤘

[@flyzee]

Wow, "the legend in my living room".

[@luisangelparedesvivas4851]

He loves the music and plays with his soul

[@louisep4805]

Maestro makes it look so easy 💙💎🙏

[@stevevallance6326]

I really appreciate you taking the time. Great stuff

[@jrockofages5413]

I love the way he starts his thought in a sentence and finishes his sentence using his guitar.

[@adammillard7286]

Steve Lukather is such a wonderful musician and I’ve always enjoyed listening to the music of Toto. I would describe their style of music as the thinking persons brand of music because when you listen to each song it opens up your mind to endless realms of reality.

[@znmaf]

A natural .Born to do this

[@michaelbujanda8785]

Steve has really kept up on his guitar chops!!! I have like him since 1982 when they had that Grammy nominated album Toto 4 !!! I used to watch his Starlicks video at my friends house on the VCR!!! My parents didn't have a VCR!!! He was phenomenal then!!! Now I think he is better and more refined!!!!😁☺😁☺😁😊🎸🎵🎼🎶🎼🎼🎶🎵🎸

[@hakanborjesson5428]

You are the best Steve!!! 👌👌👍👍💕💕

[@franckbachelery4285]

The best of The best! my favorite guitarist ! Technic with melody

[@MisterWilliamss]

To get to his level of playing I think you have to a) be real with yourself that it takes time and effort and b) enjoy constantly discovering new stuff that you can do on the guitar

[@in2itionalex]

I love this man's playing...

[@tomsmith8846]

I asked Toto's singer Joseph Williams how he was able to sing the same songs over and over each night for decades and i liked his reply. He said he loves singing so much that the repetition doesn't phase him. He just loves to sing. I asked the same question of Tony Butala of the Lettermen and he said "You have to be an entertainer. It's not for you to enjoy but for your audience to enjoy. There may be a majority of fans in your live audience that have never heard Maria or Lay Your Head On My Shoulder or Shangra-La performed live and they expect you to do it with emotion and excellence."

[@heineken6120]

I wish I was a quarter as good as him!

[@heineken6120]

ok!! sounds like a plan.

[@heineken6120]

he is a master no doubt!!

[@heineken6120]

i tried my best, my problem is i get to frustrated!!

[@Blackteo79]

+rafael trejo Me too.....the best guitarist absolutely !!!!

[@whiketurner6249]

+rafael trejo When I've had teachers at his level, and played in more than one band at the same time, I advanced quickly. You need a teacher, practice and an outlet to try new skills and the more outlets the better. More interaction means more is demanded of you and the adrenaline goes up and things stick and the fingers go on autopilot. When I took drums and guitar at the same time from two over-the-top guys, I became a much better musician. I'll never be a great drummer, but I've become a decent percussionist and my bass playing and guitar shot straight up. More and more theory and experimentation and paying gigs. That makes you good. Well, better anyway... ;)

[@bradking1067]

Truly great playing good example of creativity. Thanks for sharing hope you are well God loves you deeply Shalom 🎸 🔊🏞️⛰️🏔️✨🎊🎆🎇🎉🎈🐕

[@iangaunala2791]

such a humble musician

[@SCRATCHONEMORE]

The beat it riff creator 🐐🔥

[@raymondsaunders5890]

Mr Lukather is a killer guitar player!!

[@SellingLAandMiami]

My man. Whole other level guitarist

[@rudygracia5573]

Definitely one of the greatest rock/studio players ever.AND one of the most overlooked/undermentioned.It's not a matter of knowing theory,scales,blah blah blah...You can either recall,then execute on guitar what you've heard/practiced/learned,or you can't.And THEN,You have to find your OWN voice/sound/style.Ex;I knew a L-O-T of G-R-E-A-T players in Nashville,but you'll never hear of them.They're"Road"players.THEY practice 8-10hrs a day.