According to Totos, Steve Lukather, drummer Simon Phillips, is leaving the band, ...to do other stuff and (their) schedules conflicted. Phillips took over for Toto’s late founding drummer, Jeff Porcaro, and has worked with them since 1992. Wow...thats a good long run and Im sure his contributing factors will be missed. In Steves words, There is zero bad vibe, and that’s all there is to it. He was a huge asset to Toto and we will miss him. His time with us is very precious to me — and we will remain great friends. I have huge admiration and respect for Simon. Look for new music and touring from him; he has a killer band. I look forward to seeing him again. There is no ugly back story or some awful fight or anything. Simon Phillips is one of the finest musicians I have ever shared the stage or studio with. I stand by that.” Hey, there are two great videos on this page...the second is Phillips’ announced replacement, Keith Carlock, who has worked recently with Steely Dan. Carlock has also collaborated in the past with Sting, James Taylor and John Mayer, among others. An amazing musician. “He is world-class, amazing player,” Lukather adds. “Keith is also on our new record, as well. He is a beast and will bring a new vibe. Sometimes change is good.” somethingelsereviews/2014/01/24/sometimes-change-is-good-totos-steve-lukather-on-departure-of-drummer-simon-phillips/
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 06:45:25 +0000
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