Lukather and Poppa Saturday Night

[Big Poppa]

Kids
Steve Lukather is off the road for only a few days....we just had a Big Poppa Bar B que here in the desert Tiki Hut. Luke got to play the 20th Koa Dargie Delights and he has gone girls gone wild! Its not just JP! We are on to something.....

But back to the point at hand....Luke will be answering your questions that we can collect on this Saturday night the 15th of April at 7 pm pacific time. Casey will be on hand as the stenographer and we hope that all of you knuckleheads will take advantage of lukes kindness and bury us with good questions.......



bring it on!!!!!!

 

[Larry]

cant wait sounds like fun

 

[Jonny Dubai]

Oh yes......i love it here.

Cheers BP.


Jonny

 

[SteveB]

BP,

Thanks to you, Luke and Casey for giving us yet another crazy-cool opportunity!

I'll be here, schedule permitting. Glad to hear that everyone's enthusiastic about the new guitars.. now stop making things we can't resist!

 

[Big Poppa]

You knuckleheads It is not a live chat It will be just like the Petrucci and Poppa where for the next 36 hours you post questions and then we sit down and answer them.
IT WILL NOT BE IN REAL TIME! So start posting your questions....

 

[bovinehost]

Dear Mr Lukather,

Since your potent aroma wafted through the portals of my schnozz, I have noticed that my attraction to the opposite sex has been somewhat on the wane. Now this is bad news, especially for my wife, but the upside is that I have also discovered that I can play most of the Tubes songs backwards on the sousaphone.

Have you ever heard of this before?

Hey, you fine-smellin' old hack, who loves you?

Jack

 

[pauldogx]

As I await my radiance red LUKE!!! -----the burning question in my mind is will this guitar make me a better bowler?? Or would I have to be in Japan to experience such a transformation. Also will there be a TOTO Japanese bowling extravaganza on this tour???? Thanx. Have a great rest of the tour. !!!!!!!

 

[lenny]

Hi Steve and Bp,
I had your SL1010SP did u have a hand in the creation of that Guitar and if u did why did you choose NOT to use ebony on the board of the EB/MM luke ,was it a tone thing or was it just a sales feature for Ib**ez to have the ebony board, And also Who did the Arrangment on Africa?And just wanted to add the Guitar Parts in HOLD THE LINE made me want to Play Guitar still one of my Favorite TOTO toonz , hold the linee ..........doo doo doo doo

 

[Roubster]

Hey Steve, just wanted to say that I like your playing and tone a lot, which is why I also bought a wonderful EBMM Luke . My question is, wether you are planning at some point in the future to create another more instrumental solo record along the lines of Candyman? Oh, and I'm looking forward to seeing you play with Toto at BB Kings in NYC!

 

[Bart]

Hell-o LUKE!!!

I'm Your biggest fan in POLAND Your sound is amazing - the same on live and in the albums... I dream about that sound But... why You dont arrive to POLAND ? We are waiting for TOTO !!! Last time You were great in Congress Hall, but we wont more !!!

GOOOOD LUCK LUKE !!!
Thanks for Your music and amazing sound! And sorry for my english

 

[jazzbo jim]

Lucious-you bad mofo!
Any plans (or have you given any (sober) thought) to doing a live duo thing (along the lines of your Carlton/Luke DVD) but with EVH? That'd be cool.
PS-I saw Toto here in Canada recently and Simon Phillips rocks! (You're pretty good, too )
JJ

 

[jazzbo jim]

You knuckleheads ....

Thanks for the love, BP!

 

[PugNinjas]

Steve,

When you and the Biff Baby All Stars get together how much of what guys like Albert Lee and Steve Morse are playing inspires you to stretch your technique? Do you take things that those cats are doing and incorporate them into your own playing?

I noticed that when I invite a friend of mine up to jam with us, I'm always excited to see how other guitarists approach the instrument. Almost always I will try in use some aspect of there playing to improve my own. Once in a blue moon we end up getting one of those "Check out what I can do" clowns but it seems even the the casual members of the crowd realize who is complimenting the jam and those who are just pulling an Yngwie.

Thanks for the inspiration,


Rich
PugNinjas

 

[kbaim]

Hey there, Luke,

Wondering if you could sort of COMPARE and CONTRAST being part of TOTO in your 20's vs. in your 40's? Things like touring, composing, recording, being around the guys, etc.

Enjoyed hanging at the Open House. Thanks for being so generous with your time that weekend.

 

[SteveB]

You knuckleheads It is not a live chat It will be just like the Petrucci and Poppa where for the next 36 hours you post questions and then we sit down and answer them.
IT WILL NOT BE IN REAL TIME! So start posting your questions....

I knew it would be a thread versus an actual 'chat', I just didn't know if you were collecting the questions already, or waiting until then to start a thread for questions.



So I'll pose a question for Lucious:

How do you approach songwriting? Do you have a method, or does it vary with each song? For instance, do you try to write catchy hooks and then work them into a musical context, or do you write chord progressions first, or start with a melody?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Luke,

First off, a simple "thank you" for having lunch and meeting/hangin with us knuckleheads at the Firestone before the Open House bash. A LUKE model is next on the list for balls I need to hold (can I say that?). The only thing I am torn on is the color - Radiance Red, Black, or both?

My first question is how did you come up with that wickedly awesome "V" profile on your guitar? I frikkin love it, super comfortable - just fits right in the palm of your hand, making it easy for both chording and leadwork.

My last, and most important question for you is where can I get one of those red "screw" shirts like you wore at the Open House?


Thanks a bunch, you're the bestest

Pete



PS, you are always welcome at any of our MillerVan events!
www.millervan.com in case Sterling is at a loss for words.

 

[Magic Twanger]

Hi Steve,

I've been a big Luke fan since the first Toto album as well as many of your 'hired gun' solo's. I just really enjoy your tone and feel - ok enough smoke up your...

How about taking us through the evolution of your rigs from the old days with Toto to today's rigs as well as some of your 'smaller gig rigs.'

I find it interesting that through it all you essentially remain very true to your signature tones - yet I'm sure your equipment has changed drastically through the years, fads and venues....

Thanks,

Al

 

[Kevan]

Steve-

Thanks so much for everything throughout the years. After going through the discography on your site, I realized that about 1/3 of my CD's have Luke somewhere on them. I thought I liked obscure stuff! LOL

I was going to ask about the solo break for "I Love L.A.", but we seem to have covered that in this thread.
Your thumbs up/down there would be appreciated, if you have the time.

I'm not sure if you're a hockey fan or not, but several NHL teams/stadiums play "Hold The Line" when the home team goes on the penalty kill. It's nice to get a little Luke mixed in with my hockey.


I've got an idea: How about you ask us a question?

 

[jeffrey]

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuke!

It was an awesome hang getting to meet you at the EBOH, thanks for taking the time to chat with us all.

Question: Waaaaay back when, you did a video for Hot Licks and you had a pretty elaborate (Bradshaw?) rig back then. After that, at some point, you transitioned to Rivera and since had a falling out with them.

Care to elaborate on the transition from your Bradshaw rig to your Rivera setups to current? I know you helped develop the "sub" for Rivera (we talked about it briefly after the round table at the Open House) but I'd love to know more about it (how it came about, etc).

Thanks Luke!

 

[NickDuBaldo]

Luke,


Would it be possible for you to curse profusely at my guitar if you happen to be at the factory when it is in production?

But for a real question: Would you consider doing a solo small-venue (club type) mini tour in the NE region sometime? (Well after your Asia, US, Europe, US stint so I don't appear too demanding)