Steve Lukather Tells the Emotional Story of His Dad & His First Les Paul Guitar

[@Vortexrec]

"And that changed my life"... No Steve, it changed history of music!!! Great gift from your father to mankind!

[@physiciansassist1]

Especially for "session" players in LosAngeles

[@markmarsh27]

Well said V!

[@carldock5223]

And history of many guitarists too!

[@MrArtist1971]

This right here is why Steve is the success he is. He loved his parents. What a beautiful and uncommon story.

[@Lakesurfer59]

Wow. A Father Son being solid. There's the real success.

[@MrArtist1971]

AMEN.

[@user-xl3cq7ln3u]

He loved guitar playing enough to become one of the best guitar players of all time, but was more considerate about his father and how hard he works for the money. What an unbelievably mature teenager. No wonder how he turned out to be such a great guy.

[@joegotz7272]

It's 1:47 in the morning I can't sleep I have stage 4 colon cancer I'm 50 years old typical night for me. Not only am I crying from the story but it put a smile on my face. I followed Steve his whole career Toto forever! Whoever posted this thank you!! Michael Syracuse New York.

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

Joe Gotz same late night situation here without the cancer part. Stay strong brother 💪 I’ll send up a couple prayers for you 🙏🏻

[@seabrook1976]

Sup Joe. Keep fighting the good fight man!

[@kevinclaridge1287]

Dr Johanna Budwig is who you need

[@codjh9]

All the best to you, Joe. Fight it!

[@TmcIIIvideo]

Joe Gotz May Gods healing come your way and heal you! Thank you for sharing so personally! Luke is an amazing talent that I have treasured since my early teens...I’m 56 now! Happy new year to you brother....Tony

[@JFK1180]

I guess his father decided Steve deserved that guitar and amp. Great story about fathers, sons and family! Got a tear in my eye!

[@crazyman8472]

Good old Dad. 😎

[@damon6852]

I bet it would be quite difficult to find somebody to say a bad word about Steve!! Seems like a great guy to hang with...

[@jakemitchell1671]

OH Boy...that one got me. My dad and I are also very close, and he bought my first two guitars and amps. Lord knows my folks were so broke at that time - they did much better later - but getting me music equipment was a priority for my dad. It wasn't great stuff - nothing like a LP Deluxe - but it sufficed, and got me on the path to becoming a player. That was over 40 years ago, and I'm still at it. Thanks Dad!

[@zoransandorovmusic1794]

I am crying now,i have very similar story,how my dad bought me a guitar,thank you dad,,i love you

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

The best part was just a Father asking his son to hang out as soon as the Father came home from work. Steve picked Guitar Center and his Father could've said " Let's do something we both like to do!" but he said , ok son let's go to G.C.. The purchase of the amp and guitar was just a bonus. Today, the Les Paul and amp may be worth tens of thousands of dollars,but the Father and son hang will forever be Priceless.

[@143Chippy143]

I didn't expect that to bring a tear to my eye also , Wow that was emotional for min there !!

[@markrushton1516]

That magic moment when you realise your parents really care instead of just being 'mum and dad'.

[@bcampbell185]

One of my all time fav guitarists since the 1st Toto album--and still is. That genuinely brought a tear to my eye when he teared up about his dad. God bless you Luke ! You inspire more people than you'll ever know. :-)

[@tzulutron3323]

Great dad story, i love my father, he was a musician, session singer, and a Vietnam veteran. He always pushed me to be a better man. Love u Dadd, i think of him everytime i look at my hands.

[@gea2602]

I read Steve Lukather's book ... very honest open ... what it says ..... can't wait until the second book comes out ... but patience conquers everything .....

[@brucema12]

There is a reason that Steve appeals to us...he IS us. Just the best. Love you Steve!

[@gajv10]

You’re the man Steve ....the best ever.....so much respect for you....

[@craigedwards2940]

He's not the best ever, but he's certainly a player that command's respect. I love Luke. He's one of the few players that you can listen to, and immediately know it's him. That's knowledge, and respect.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

His dad was a very wise man. No doubt he was very proud of Luke, being he's one of the best players on the planet, and highly sought after top studio player!

[@allenrwhite]

That’s what good dads do. Great story.

[@MrJupton1]

Steve... God Bless your parents for blessing you! and Thank you for using your gift to bless us!

[@ssfc2012]

Man, this makes me cry. Awesome story. Wish my dad was like his, but he didn't even stick around. He's a lucky guy, and seems very humble and grateful.

[@gpk9993]

theee best investment a parent ever made....a toast..to Luke's papa...great story....awesome musician...even a more awesome dad...

[@SUNKINGME]

I never thought Luke would make me tear up. Great story!

[@markmarsh27]

As soon as Steve said, "Okay, get this stuff in the car, it's yours," I was cryin' like a little girl.... I've heard him tell at least 50 stories now and every one is beautiful. ... If he writes an autobiography it'll be a guaranteed Best Seller --- MILLIONS of guitarists will buy it. ... His stories are AMAZING.

[@JohnnyNowhere]

One of the best guitar stories I've ever heard.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

What a wonderful story. It’s a memory he’ll never forget. ❤️

[@edbigtruck]

For all his Greatness as a Player. He’s just beyond Humble Person. With a great sense of humor and story teller.

[@MrArtist1971]

Love this man. God bless him.

[@MrTrouser66]

God bless you Steve

[@jasmith1867]

Biggest take away from this story is? WE NEED MUSIC IN SCHOOL ! I moved to a little oil town in Texas, third grade. Music teachers in grade school usually just make you sing from a song book. Mrs Jackson 1964 music teacher in Olney, Tx had a different approach. We learned MUSIC. Reading notes and everything that goes with it. I still remember my one and a half years of lessons. Even if you don't have a music career, music can be a very rewarding part of a life.

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

now i know where the heart in his playing come from

[@ciadella1971]

Man, Steve is such a talented, humble, sweet guy.

[@jeffreyking279]

Great guy! Passionate, gifted, humble, and stand up!

[@mikesereny3839]

brought me to tears...

[@brick396ss]

Key is you gotta respect your kid’s passions. I’m a guitarist and love this story. My son tried guitar and bass and it didn’t catch. His passion turned out to be a mechanic. I saw the same passion in him for working on his trucks that I had for guitar. He could spend hours under his trucks in the garage same as I’d spent hours in my bedroom with my guitars. Bought him the best set of tools money could buy and two years of automotive trade school. 🤘❤️

[@robsvibe]

I can really relate to that Les Paul story ! Thanks for everything Steve !

[@CiaoGibson]

Thanks for sharing Steve and your dad’s actions helped you touch the world! 👍

[@davegibson4157]

Beautiful story about a kid and his dad.

[@glengamble526]

Steve…wow. You brought a tear to my eye. My mom was same way as your dad and I have a similar story. But…kudos to you. And your father.

[@tomdecuca3627]

God bless your Father! Jimmy Wyble! One of my favorite jazz players. Look at the outcome!! Your Father was a very good man Steve!! Such a great story!!

[@bobwalters9151]

That makes me think of my mom and dad that really backed me when I was in a band playing at my house as a teenager. instead of telling me to turn it down, they told me to turn it up! thanks, mom and dad

[@violinmiata]

100% more music in schools. I’m standing next to the only two guitars my mother ever bought for me, 30 years later I’m still grateful. Good parenting is good parenting

[@tiponin23]

I love these interviews. Steve is a great story teller.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching 23..... yes Steve is one of my good friends and tells the best stories..... what makes Steve so cool is that he’s a real fan of other players..... he respects those who came before him. Best, Joe

[@MikeGregos]

We're all crying with you man.

[@cynthiaguarnotta817]

I love it, such a great message to all us parents!! God bless your folks and your talent.

[@BarrySanchez]

Wow what a great dad story, I work to be the best dad & granddad I can be because my dad who’s been gone since 1994 , he was absolutely the best dad any family could ever ask for, miss you dad, love you dad!!!!

[@lucienrobidoux3692]

What a strong musician and genuine guy...I just love this kind of guy that would have done music all his life even if it meant being poor doing it!

[@comment.highlighted]

What an amazing guitar and amp story. 😢 People like Steve were meant to be legendary 🙂

[@AdamskiHamski]

Thanks Mr. Lukather. We all owe you a debt of gratitude.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

My father got me a '73 Gibson Les Paul Standard when I was 13. This was shortly after my 'disturbed' next door neighbor broke into our house and smashed my prized triple pickup '67 Rickenbacker I had purchased from a kid at school. The Les Paul is still my #1when I perform. New Les Paul in 1973--$400. Time with my father driving 1+ hours to 'Ye Old Music Shoppe' in Marissa, Illinois, picking out my new guitar and then him taking me to lunch post-purchase (hamburger, onion rings and a Coke) ... priceless.

[@cdchantler]

Love this guy. So genuine

[@shkyrbty]

Wow!!!! Yes, we really need more music in the schools--it's good for everything! Yes! Thank you Joe!

[@jessicasanchezramon869]

Steve, your father change not just your life, also change every ones life, because we enjoy your talent. I love you forever , TOTO is part of my life, and my grow up children.(sorry my english not very good).

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

Luke is awesome beyond his talent. Hope he has another 20 years or more of making great music

[@SeriousTipStudio]

Wow, I totally get that. Guitar Center was like the toy store for me too. And getting my first Big muff pedal from my mom and my Gibson from my dad. I got emotional too. Great story.

[@mrDCunningham]

Seeing Steves emotional appreciation in touching. 👍🏻😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

That’s how he really is... thanks for watching David... joe

[@donaldmeehan1631]

I can only think about when my dad saw that I was good enough at 13 and helped me buy my 1978 jazz bass $536+$90 for the case I love my jazz bass I has played countless numbers of gigs and many recording sessions all over and over again. She looks like like it as well many scars from falling off guitar stands and lots of road wear but you never forget your first love. Still my favorite bass for me and thanks DAD I would not be the man or musician with out you

[@kevincady5613]

My Dad worked overtime to buy my first drum set....in right there with ya brother!

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

OMG I'm crying!!! I remember taking my son Sam to Guitar Center in Edina, MN so he could play the drums. He was just a little dude and played like a boss.

[@davidwoods304]

Great guy , great family. Great vlogs.

[@Avantimusicprojects]

What a great guy, every time I see an SL interview I know I'm going to learn something new about how a musician should be.

[@mathewhaynes3691]

Beautiful little story

[@dwen5065]

Made me cry, too!

[@jfrockon]

OMG! I went straight to tears.... Awesome story..

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching J... Joe

[@double__4640]

This was fantastic to hear

[@arielista]

Awesome story Steve, love it. And thanks to your dad you've inspired so many of us to play.

[@nervo6321]

What a beautiful story 😭

[@tommydee1981]

I’ll never forget the day I finished 8th grade. My dad brought into their bedroom and on the bed was brown Gibson case. I’ll never forget that feeling. The smell of the case as I opened it. 1996 wine red Gibson Les Paul. Still have it. It’s toured the country multiple times and it will never leave me.

[@Lolajlgtoto]

My Love🥰💜🎼🎶🎵🎤😍🥰😘😘😘😘😘😘🎸😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@pag3309]

Now I’m crying

[@AndyMangele]

What a heart warming story!

[@pedrosura]

Steve also has an awesome voice...which after his ability as a musician, it's crazy that such a talented musician can also sing.

[@twofromfive1280]

Amazing story. How many of us remember that first REAL guitar? The magic of getting it home. Opening the case. Staring at it for a few before taking it out.

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

July 21, 1971. Gold top LP Deluxe. Archcraft case (with the orange lining). I was so happy!

[@robg8784]

Stellar Musician just a Absolute master of his craft

[@nemo227]

That's one of the things a father will do. There's nothing better than being a father or a mother.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Love Steve! Thanks man!

[@Stevo_Drums]

Yes, we need music in schools! Music was everything to me in high school.

[@DavidWoods-p1t]

Big hearts ❤❤all around .

[@railcar123]

Thats really nice. Thank you Mr Lukather..

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

Wow! Steve had such a great father, with me it wasn't like that, when my dad see 👀 me playing guitar 🎸 for the first time, he wanted to break it over my head! I went to sleep 💤 crying 😭 that night.

[@jimmywrangles]

What an awesome story.

[@ccmkoho]

What a great guy and story.

[@pamc4106]

Beautiful moment

[@josephjester4917]

Steve's dad didn't give up anything, he just invested in his son. If only my parents had done this...

[@massimogiuntini1]

A huge thank you tò your daddy, Steve ❤

[@karmicselling4252]

Lukather playing guitar is a great guitar player. Lukather playing a classic Gibson Les Paul is a guitar playing Great! Every Guitar Great has an Iconic playing moment. Lukather's is his lead solo on "Hold The Line". And that was with a Les Paul. It is such a great shame his collaboration with Ibanez didn't work out. His original vision for what eventually became the Ibanez RS1010SL must have been some special guitar. Pity it never panned out. And a pity he never went back to Gibson. And we should all love our Dads.

[@louisep4805]

Toto members were encouraged to pursue music by their parents - we have a lot to thank them for 💙💎🙏

[@HyperCast2012]

That’s an awesome dad!!!

[@CtrlAltDelite]

right in the feels...

[@Teachering]

Steve Lukather had a good dad. Steve Lukather was loved.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Teaching... that’s so true...it’s so sad that so many kids these days are from a fatherless home. Not knocking the mothers at all... they do their best I’m sure but two parent homes ( when the parents are loving and supportive) are obviously the best. Thanks for watching... Joe (Just in case it comes up.... I know there are plenty of stories where one parent did a great job and all was great.)

[@melodymakermark]

When I was 12 years old, I had two best friends, we were a little trio, and they had gotten motorcycles, and I was odd man out. I wanted a little dirt bike soooo bad. That whole summer went almost by, with me clinging onto one or the other of my friend’s bikes as a passenger. That September, my Dad (yes, I capitalized Dad) came home with a brand new Honda dirt bike that he could not afford. I’m in my ‘60’s now, and still can’t reflect on it without welling up.

[@JBGuitarInstruction]

Great story! And we need music in schools!❤

[@BrookGarretson]

Thanks to my mom for getting me drums at 12. Those are good parents. The moment that changes a life.

[@brrblack497]

Fucking crying now , what an amazing father

[@jameskearney4100]

My father got me A Les Paul Gold Top in 1979.

[@francissoyer6909]

Excellent story...

[@SamBellGuitar]

Beautiful!

[@eddaeges9309]

one of the most impressive things he said " I love my parents". People don't say that enough !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for noting that Ed…. Steve is a great guy…….Joe

[@Ca_milo_G]

Behind a great guitar always is a good history