Steve Lukather Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8½ in |
Weight | 79 kg |
Date of Birth | October 21, 1957 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Blue |
Steve Lukather is considered as one of the most prolific session guitarists. His skills have helped him collaborate with leading music artists across multiple music genres. Although his work with rock band Toto has been underrated and underpraised, he still has managed to achieve tremendous commercial success with the band. His work with the band has also helped him win multiple Grammy awards including one as a producer. His storied success as a musician was recognized in 2009 after he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame.
Born Name
Steven Lee Lukather
Nick Name
Steve, Luke

Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
San Fernando Valley, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Steve Lukather went to the Ulysses S. Grant High School in her hometown of San Fernando Valley.
Occupation
Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Arranger, Record Producer
Family
- Father – Bill Lukather
- Mother – Kathy Lukather
- Others – William Lee Lukather (Paternal Grandfather), Phyllis Pinto (Paternal Grandmother), William Elof Johnson (Maternal Grandfather), Jean Schrom Myles (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Unknown
Genre
Rock, jazz fusion, yacht rock, progressive rock
Instruments
Guitars, Vocals
Labels
Mascot Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm
Weight
79 kg or 174 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Steve Lukather has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Sephardi Jewish, Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, English, Scottish, and Swedish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly messy hair
- French beard
- Wears an earring
Brand Endorsements
Steve Lukather has done endorsement work for Music Man guitars. He especially endorses his signature model named “Luke”. Music Man has made several customizations to the model to make it better suited to Lukather’s playing style.
Best Known For
- Being the guitarist and vocalist of the American rock band, Toto. The band has managed to sell over 40 million records and have won a series of Grammy awards as well. They are best known for the popularity of their studio album, Toto IV, which won 6 Grammy Awards in 1983.
- Having contributed as a guitarist to more than 1,500 albums across several music genres
- Having collaborated with noted musicians such as Eddie Van Halen, Richard Marx, Jan Hammer, Slash, and Steve Stevens

First Album
In 1978, his music band released their first studio album, Toto, which went on to sell over 4.5 million albums and was certified as twice platinum in the US.
In 1989, he released his first solo album, Lukather.
First TV Show
In October 1999, Steve Lukather made his first TV show appearance as himself on the game show, BingoLotto.
Steve Lukather Favorite Things
- Music Albums – Meet the Beatles by The Beatles, Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Disraeli Gears by Cream, Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop by Jeff Beck, The Wall by Pink Floyd, Van Halen by Van Halen, The Royal Scam by Steely Dan, Believe It by The New Tony Williams Lifetime, and Live From The Royal Albert Hall by Joe Bonamassa
- Guitarist – Jeff Beck
- Influences – Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, and Jimmy Page
Source – Music Radar, IMDb, Wikipedia

Steve Lukather Facts
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