The GENIUS of Steve Lukather's AMAZING Rhythm Guitar

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[@timpierceguitar]

The song I'm playing over is Michael McDonald's "I keep forgettin" then also MJ's "Human Nature"

[@WWLaidback]

indeed I just figured that out. He also did a version with the Doobie Brothers.

[@TheBella2u]

Yea immediately recognized it. Noice! Love 💕 how happy you look playing. Reminds me of Eddie Van Halen. You should get together with John Mayer.

[@zambotv8150]

Tim, you look like you are having an absolute ball in this video, great stuff and a big hello from Glasgow Scotland

[@kane6529]

Thought it was a Warren G tune 🤣

[@paulfuchs3661]

You absolutely rocked it, Tim!

[@offroadskater]

Tim always looks like he's surprised in a happy way, that he can play this stuff. Like he's just picked up a guitar and somehow was able to nail it. Love it.

[@OscarASevilla]

"Oh yeaaaa, I still got it 😎"

[@Alex.Scotti]

I think this is called passion 🤔😃

[@robcrisp6875]

its because he really isn't playing it lol!

[@Mr.8r1c3-8usch]

I love this funny good natured comment, cracked Me up & thsts spot on, In the best way.

[@louiesalinas4720]

HAH HAH RIGHT?

[@karlchristensen6277]

Thanks Tim for honoring one of the all time greats (and a helluva story teller!) Steve Lukather.

[@jeffreyyates1553]

Gotta say Tim.. I get a big kick of how much you enjoy playing guitar. The love of it is written on your face dude. keep it going

[@alexbowie6316]

If I could play like that ,I would be laughing too!

[@crouchjump5787]

@@alexbowie6316learn it

[@ericdutt3582]

So happy to see that Luke is getting this kind of recognition. To say that it is well deserved is an understatement. I hope he feels the love and admiration so many of us feel for him and his gift.

[@gejugfeguug5623]

Who's luke?

[@gergonovak4799]

@@gejugfeguug5623 The Steve Lukather

[@heathdavis7316]

@@gejugfeguug5623 Steve Lukather "Luke"

[@Calbear94]

He does! He says so in almost every interview. It's the main reason he put the new band together rather than let it disband.

[@gregn16]

Absolutely, it seems that WAY too often a brilliant musician has to die before their payed a respectful homage. Where's that written anyway? 🤔

[@scottbeaton1519]

I'm so thankful that I found Rick Beato ... Because now I have all his friends to watch . .. I never get enough of learning about music !!!

[@ThomasLoyd]

I truly believe that true guitar-aficionados recognize Steve Lukather as one of the all-time greats on guitar, and heck, music period! His songs were brilliant from all angles! Toto's music always gives me an auditory eargasm and goosebumps to boot!

[@larryhall2805]

I've overlooked him but I'm getting schooled!

[@bobjones2041]

Rewzanna it's not in the way you say yew care eweyewyew

[@minkorrh]

I just love the 'let loose' on the end of Rosanna. You really hear some of his capabilities.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Absolutely 🤙🏼

[@therealawakener7]

Of course we all bow down to the shrine of the Lukester. The solo's and riffs alone on tracks such as, "Goodbye Girl", "Hundred Million Miles Away", "George & The Dragon, etc, makes him an all time axe ledge. .

[@onevoiceinc]

I got to see Toto less than a month ago. My wife (who's known me to play live and studio sessions the whole time she's known me) told me, "You were like a kid who saw fire for the first time. In all the years I've known you, I've never seen you in such a state of awe." Steve was obviously mindblowing. Side note: aside from Luke, you are also a huge favorite of mine. I've been playing for over 3 decades, and honestly, you have more talent in your pinky joint than I do in my entire being. So tasteful. Your energy and willingness to share your experiences is a fun gift that I'm grateful to watch. :)

[@Mr.8r1c3-8usch]

Right on Brother!

[@jttjrdc]

What’s even more important than your knowledge and facility is your joy. The pleasure that you experience while playing is contagious and inspires me to play more. Thank you!

[@timplant646]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I don’t play but certainly enjoy watching Tim play. His skill is amazing but it’s the way he projects his love for playing that’s infectious. Honestly it’s what keeps me coming back.

[@cosmictravo]

THANK YOU!!!

[@josedelagasca8220]

Yes, the joy.

[@wackerburg]

I agree 101%. I really enjoy watching Tim's videos, even though I am not a guitar player and to be honest it's not my favourite instrument on earth. That being said, the way Tim plays is so smooth and just great to listen to. AND he seems to be such a nice human being. Pure youtube gold imho.

[@watermusic4381]

Well said. His face is a picture.

[@garycaptol7219]

As Steve Pocaro said, "Steve Lukather is a NEXT LEVEL Musician.

[@JoshuaC923]

Tim has to win the prize for happiest KZbin guitarist

[@jamesball5743]

Corniest for sure

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@jamesball5743 Nothing wrong with being corny.

[@caprise-music6722]

@@jamesball5743 define corny

[@lobo3915]

That's by far Not enough

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Look behind him….wouldn’t you be?…

[@TheHonudiver]

Luke needs to do a video on how to smile like Tim Pierce while playing guitar. Master class material@

[@sihall1975]

This is one of the best 30 (ish) minutes of guitar learning content on KZbin. Lukather is a monster and Tim is incredible at breaking the parts down.

[@lancelotlink6545]

I love watching Tim play. He looks like he's having a great time but it cracks me up that he sometimes looks almost surprised that he's THAT good.

[@skipskiperton4992]

Steve says; you are there to serve the song

[@user-zn6gz4ub7w]

Lukather is my favorite guitar player.

[@TomaBand]

Thet smile tells everything! The satisfaction of this eternal music! Love U man, you are true inspiration!!!

[@OrbisonTributeArtist]

I just love the joy you have when you play. You are such a lovely soul and damn, are you a phenomenal guitarist. Thanks for all you share.

[@BarneyRq1d]

Lukather was just a natural, meaning a savant and genius with his guitar. His legacy lives forever in 100's of hit songs by all sorts of great artists. Steve is underrated af imo.

[@davedecker1725]

His work with the Tubes She's a beauty, Talk to ya later etc Is so badass. Ya gotta love Cool hand Luke!

[@dfifty2]

How can he be underrated ? Lukather is one of the most iconic guitarists on the planet

[@francesco0185]

@@dfifty2 I also think he is underrated. Many people show big respect when you mention his name but don't know his best works. They just know Africa, Stop loving you and Hold the line. I think we need to have a list of his greatest performances. Same for Landau.

[@francesco0185]

@@alfonsobonzo3782 I think that we all give a different meaning to the word underrated. Some for example are talking about the big audience now, compared to other more famous colleagues such as EVH, Brian May, Malmsteen, Slash.

[@BarneyRq1d]

@@alfonsobonzo3782 Uhhhhhh, everyone knows the name Keith Richards. Everyone knows Clapron is a great guitar player. Almost no one knows the name Steve Lukather or could identify his work. He's therefore underrated. Not difficult. Doesn't mean he's not insanely talented. He is.

[@13thAMG]

I had the honour of working on a TOTO show years ago. Hanging out back stage with 'Luke' and the guys, including Lee Sklar (OMG!!) was probably one of the most amazing moments of my 45 years in the industry. Steve was incredibly generous with his time. And as it turns out we have friends in common in the industry. He was inspirational just to chat with.

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

OK. I'm insanely jealous!!!! :-)

[@13thAMG]

@@sonicfrogdotnet Ha ha. Duly noted. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And I'm guessing it's not going to make you feel any better to say I have photos too! Ha ha. 😁

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

@@13thAMG I know people who who know people who know people...`

[@cccheeks8819]

Tim is SO HUMBLE and such a NICE Guy! He's a Bad Ass, but when watching him here, he's like hanging with a Old Friend... Total Class And Talent!

[@tel5690]

Tim Thanks for doing this. Steve Lukather playing is so brilliant and beautiful. Plus his work over 40 years is so on another level. Breaking down these tunes is so underrated and a huge lesson in guitar

[@timpierceguitar]

Hey sorry I was responding to somebody else and I responded to your comment instead... Anyway I'm kind of glad it happened because I want to delete my comment anyway ha ha

[@miguelferrariart]

Tim Pierce is the man!!!

[@dananthony6258]

I love when Tim smiles . Great song , sounds awesome.

[@boxboxbox624]

The happiest guitarist I have ever seen.

[@edwardmamahit9216]

I always consider Luke, EVH, Graydon, Huff, Landau as a MONSTER Rhythm player. Their pocket and grooves comes from God. To come up with parts after parts after parts that "FIT" with the song is really a gift. Combined with drummer such as Jeff Porcaro, Jim Keltner, Alex VH, Carlos Vega, Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd... just make the song really shines with NO EGO whatsoever.... Tim you are also a "groove monster" ..... how in the hell you create the solo on Rick Springfield's Love Somebody....What a swing. BRAVO !!!!

[@EthericZone]

Genius guitar work!

[@mccloysong]

Lukather's range is astounding. So is yours, Tim. Such simple parts loaded with The Feel. And both of you guys put so much mojo in the touch that the simplicity comes alive.

[@c.e.anderson558]

Ive heard that Human Nature riff of Lukes many many times and the song would be so empty and lonely without it. It is a time in and of itself.

[@jefferydowler4655]

thanks Tim, you and Steve. You's are the man, among musical men.

[@TheJimboe11]

We live in a golden era with you unleashing your wisdom and knowledge and Rhett Shull and the Great Rick Beato tuning in also. The list goes on and on. When I started out in the 80’s there was virtually nothing to gain all this knowledge. Thanks guys 👏

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks for listening

[@birdmanbl]

Incredible I can Here Michaels voice in my head

[@victorygah]

HAHAHAHAHA. Yes, I heard him too.

[@guyfromthatthing1017]

Dude, played for 3/4 of my life… I friggin’ love watching Tim jam-a man of refined nuances and genuine novel approach to the guitar.

[@tbmuse]

I love watching the Joy on Tim's face when he plays.... It makes me smile so much it hurts!

[@peoplevrobot]

Steve Lukather!! the reason I play guitar!! I feel I probably owe Steve and the world an apology given my playing but... eternally grateful to him for being the impetus for me to embrace something I love so much and it has brought me some of my best friends and the best things in my life.

[@capecon]

Well said!

[@JasonAThornberry]

We need another video like this highlighting other session cats like Carl Verheyen, Dann Huff, Dean Parks, Paul Jackson Jr., Jay Graydon, etc. Pretty please

[@Guitarwizza1]

YESSIR!!!!!

[@anthonyambrose479]

Ya what he said 🤠🤙🏼

[@paulrobertson2099]

Indeed! Funny enough I've neber heard Tim mention Dann Huff in his Channel!

[@funkystudiocat]

And Mikey Landau!

[@jordanfrancisco27]

Hells yeah bro. Side men ftw!

[@Blank_Account]

It’s always something special to see an older guy playing some good ol’ western pentatonic bluesy type stuff on the guitar

[@jdweev]

I couldn't agree more with Beato. Lukather's guitar part in Human Nature MAKES the song. I couldn't imagine the track without it

[@deanbibb3680]

Guys like you and Luke played on the soundtrack of what I assumed would be my youth but it turns out it’s the soundtrack to my life. The clean guitars direct to the board for guys like Michael Jackson and the drive from songs by Springfield, Toto and hundreds of other bands. I’m so grateful for the music.

[@orion681]

Man it's crazy to consider the body of work Quincy's crew did. Just about everything that came out from the late 70s through the mid 80s had these guys on it. Luke is on every damn song!

[@LRD113]

Quincy is king 🤴 love all his work 😊👍

[@slupschuiters1774]

Toto is king too, member of toto combined played on sooo many albums, it's crazy. Should have guessed that Jeff P. Played with Pink Floyd, Dire Straits and some other members too with MJ? Studio musicians are the best and they are the best studio musicians.

[@davedecker1725]

Kinda like the Motown Funk brothers Or the LA Wrecking Crew

[@nathanpickett202]

Brilliant! Lukather is so tasteful in his phrasing. At times less is more.

[@rock90753]

Wow, ok I am 55 years old and never realized what a talented guitarist. Making simplicity sound amazing is easy to overlooked. My favorite Michael Jackson song is human nature and I never realized that it was Steve on 🎸

[@heyjarrod]

At first I was thinking, he’s playing some Warren G, ha ha. That was awesome Tim! 👍🏻🎥🎸😎

[@removemental2873]

REGULATORS!

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@removemental2873 MOUNT UP!

[@AnthonyElsetinow]

I love Tim’s expressions. It seems he plays so flawlessly and he is surprised when he sounds so good so he smiles. An out of body experience.

[@chrisclermont456]

Madonna's " Live To Tell" is on the radio with Tim Pierce playing in this manner. Great track!!

[@chrisclermont456]

The joy you feel when you play is palpable, Mr Pierce!! You make me proud to be a member of the global fraternity of guitarists!! Thank you!!

[@BarriePoole]

I got to see Toto live back pretty early in my life, I was only 16 years old back in 1988, during The Seventh One tour. at the time my parents took me as I was a fan of theirs and my parents ended up being fans, especially after the show, it was private show in Toronto with very few seats and in the middle of the day, so there wasn't a whole lot of people there. It was very cool to see them like that.

[@Emperorjones]

Two outstanding examples of why and how, less is always more. Especially in the hands of a master. You know it works when the comping invokes the vocal without it being in the track. We can hear Michael’s outstanding vocals in both cases. Your tone is killer as usual Mr. P.

[@scorpionleader1967]

I love seeing the pure joy on your face.

[@leighsayers2628]

Tim is in his happy place .. such a happy face and besutiful playing ..love it . From Australia 🦘🦘 🦘

[@RandyWillcox]

Jeff, Steve, Louis, Greg and Michael...that's a supergroup in and of itself.

[@seanoconnor3846]

30+ years of playing and I feel like I need to start over after watching this. Such great tasteful playing. Jesus.

[@cathybedwell1877]

Luke is a musical gift. Plain and simple. We have been blessed.

[@carguy3460]

Never realized how hot this jam really was until now...wow! Nice stuff.

[@kenk1954]

Name dropping is one thing......there are so many unknown players who never made it you will never hear about!!!!!!! Incredible recording.....will continue to listen to the music with less critiquing!!!!!!!! CAN GET A NAME😝

[@DwenzaLaSenza]

You make my day with your natural love and great attitude! No egotistical drive, just unmitigated genius

[@matthewoconnell114]

I not only love how Tim plays and teaches, but his love of music and the guitar is so evident. When he’s playing some of these licks he’s smiling like a kid in a candy store. Even though I grew up listening to Toto I never realized how prolific and incredible Steve Lukather was as a musician. He’s the complete antithesis of someone who has to show you how many notes he can play.

[@heathpass3708]

You made my day watching this. I was having a bad day at work and hearing this made it go alot better. I can see how he blends a little bit of a base line into the rhythm

[@pip07200]

Tim, you're such a joy to watch and learn !

[@mixit247]

Tim, you bring so much joy to our lives, keep on playing!

[@sharkboy_twentytwo8155]

I love watching you play music that makes you happy. Your talent shows through and flows through the strings.

[@mandiferrer]

not to forget Luke's subtle but iconic rhythm guitar on the original recording of Quincy Jones' "Just Once", featuring James Ingram on solo

[@Mr.8r1c3-8usch]

What an Amazing song, that.

[@scottv8410]

Watching the joy on your face is a great way to help start my day. Oh, and great playing and teaching too.

[@marvinstorm9153]

Always a pleasure to feel Tim's positivity and see the joy.

[@davecastro1340]

You just make this look so easy and fun. Don't think I've ever seen a guitarist enjoy their craft as much as you.

[@SuperRockin4ever]

The most contagious smile

[@charlesbhatara7020]

this man is surrounded by monsters...❤

[@DavidDarrow]

Love a master appreciating another master. Will NEVER grow tired of videos like this! Thanks for the great content Tim!

[@TheRomeerome]

Tim, yourself and Steve are two of my favorite guitarists. Your mastery of the instrument is humbling.

[@sean_on_bass]

Tim that intro is killing, that is such a great hit tune with great harmony

[@craigdoucette2048]

Hi Tim, nice your friends joining and supporting you! Rick and Brett,,, hi guys! Love all three of you!!

[@GByePorkPieHat]

Always lifts my spirits to watch Tim play. Sooooo much JOY! Thank you, Brother!

[@RogerBiwandu]

Great pocket Tim, and, what a joy to hear the late GIANT, Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro, hell yeah !!!

[@hanseikhof870]

Mr. Pierce, you are a joy to listen to, thank you and Godspeed!

[@drzaius844]

2:24 your face here is incredible, that’s just how we all feel listening to Lukather’s music

[@FlyguyLV]

I’m so amazed every time I see your videos Tim. Your truly awesome. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and talent. The way you make that guitar sing is pure godsend .

[@profoundsinger]

Tim your enthusiastic smile for fantastic playing is infectious!! Love your channel!

[@Steve-tf6wg]

What I totally loved was the joy in your face and all the smiles you gave as you were playing... That's the way we should feel as we play.. Really great job and a wonderful tribute to Luke

[@F8Tributo]

Tim's joy overflows right through the technology the internet and YT!

[@scottybaby8246]

I saw Jeff in San Francisco a few years back. It was incredible. No words really. And then Santana made a surprise visit. And they jammed. What a concert. Many years ago I did a cover of Cuz we’ve ended as Lovers, after a lifetime of worship for his talent. It was a major learning experience. Thanks Rick! I watch all your videos and have gained so much from you! And I have been playing for 50+ years.

[@wesboundmusic]

One of my favorite groove tracks of all time - and you certainly do it justice with the single notes and ad libs there, love it! Oh yes, and polychords, been loving them since the first time I heard one. _All of what I've ever learned_ is thanks to the guys you keep shining a light on in your videos, predominantly the studio cats, like Lukather, the Porcaro family, the R&B artists and so on. Everything I learned and have been loving since goes back to all that. Thanks for reminiscing in this fabulous way!

[@goaski474]

Listening to you guys is awesome, watching how it's done is out of this world.

[@wavesofcolbi]

Tim sensie your playing gives me Joy and Inspiration to even practice more and furnish my craft! Bless you, always Sensie!

[@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643]

Holy cow that is like one of the coolest introductions to any video I've ever seen or shall I say seen and heard

[@lewisA76]

I could listen to that opening 5 mins all day

[@overtonesnteatime198]

Tim, we appreciate you very much man. Love every video every time.

[@andrewscott2877]

Tim, you have the rare ability to make me forget I play guitar, smile uncontrollably, and simply love the music I hear and see flowing for this human who is at one with his gift. Sheer joy.

[@ricktheexplorer]

Yes, I love Lukather's work, and I find out more songs, that bring me to tears of joy, were done by him, all the time, like in this video!

[@milehighrecordsmx6471]

You Rock Tim! Thank you for being such an inspiration for guitar players all over the world. The sounds in this video are so luxurious!

[@andyscott5277]

"I Keep Forgettin’" is just one of those magic tracks where the band sounds like a single organism, so keyed into each other. So many neat little flourishes, like the descending bass run, the bell-like synth part that pops in from time to time, that double bass drum part just played once in the outro, and of course Lukather’s masterful percussive rhythm throughout.

[@jdlm1967]

Double Bass? Jeff Porcaro played that with one foot

[@dalestephens1588]

The joy you derive from your guitar is so infectious! I'm sure I'd be grinning like that too if I could do what you do!

[@anderseriksen2282]

Hey Tim Pierce: fantastisk - - this "elderly" Dane still remember TOTO and was a big fan off em. U get 10 + for this video mate - thnx a lot

[@Olivierinoz]

Absolute joy to watch thank you Mr Tim Pierce!

[@josedelagasca8220]

GREAT SOUND!!! that rythm flows so well. Confratulations on a flawless perfomance. i hope Luke would be proud. Keep playing happy.

[@happygolucky6331]

I gotta say I enjoy watching and listening to you play that great song and the enjoyment on your face having fun playing and expressing your love of guitar and music. That's what it's all about

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Wow Tim! I'm just beginning but to hear you break this song down AND PLAY! blew me away. Thank you.

[@joeurbanowski321]

There’s a time to walk.. and a time to run… You’ve shown us that whatever the music needs,we owe it to the song to decide which time it is.. and to present it with flair and taste.. Right on..! Thanks Tim..!

[@lovemesomepollo]

You're so amazingly fluid and fun to watch. Others have said it better but just have to say it too - contagious is the word

[@mondavou9408]

Two great songs! You're playing is always top notch and I appreciate your point of view on these parts.

[@Gekko0325]

This is gold. Gold Jerry! Pierce is so good and what a great celebration and tribute to the great legend Lukey!!