(left to right) Mike Porcaro, Jon Smith, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Lenny Castro and Jeff Porcaro (David Paich and Steve Porcaro not shown)

(left to right) Greg Phillinganes, Tony Spinner, Bobby Kimball, Simon Phillips, Steve Lukather and Leland Sklar

(left to right) Simon Philips, David Paich, Mabvuto Carpenter, Jory Steinberg, Steve Lukather, Nathan East, Steve Porcaro and Joseph Williams

Three lineups of Toto onstage in 1982, 2007 and 2010.

Toto is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1977, the group's original lineup included lead vocalist Bobby Kimball, guitarist and vocalist Steve Lukather, keyboardist and vocalist David Paich, bassist David Hungate, keyboardist Steve Porcaro and drummer Jeff Porcaro. The current lineup features constant member Lukather, and lead vocalist Joseph Williams (who originally joined in 1986, and rejoined in 2010). The band also tours with several additional musicians, currently bassist John Pierce (since 2020), drummer Shannon Forrest (since 2024, originally from 2014 to 2019), keyboardists Greg Phillinganes (since 2024, originally from 2003 to 2008) and Dennis Atlas (since 2024), and multi-instrumentalist Warren Ham (since 2017, and originally from 1986 to 1988). Paich is still in the band as a music director, but medically unfit to tour.^[1] He still makes guest appearances at random select concert dates.

History

Toto was formed in 1977 by vocalist Bobby Kimball, guitarist and vocalist Steve Lukather, keyboardist and vocalist David Paich, bassist David Hungate, keyboardist Steve Porcaro and drummer Jeff Porcaro.^[2] Hungate left after the recording of the band's fourth album Toto IV in 1982, with Mike Porcaro (brother of Steve and Jeff) taking his place.^[3] Kimball left two years later, with Lukather crediting his dismissal to increasing vocal problems stemming from his cocaine use.^[4] He was replaced by Dennis "Fergie" Frederiksen (who performed on Isolation before), and later Jean-Michel Byron. Byron remained for the promotional tour for the album ‘’Past to Present: 1977–1990’’, but did not get on with the rest of the band and left shortly thereafter, with no new frontman brought in to take his place.^[5] The band's constant drummer Jeff Porcaro died of a heart attack on August 5, 1992.^[6]

After briefly considering disbanding, Toto returned to touring, with Los Angeles-based British drummer Simon Phillips replacing Jeff Porcaro.^[7] The group continued as a four-piece throughout much of the 1990s, before reuniting with Kimball, Williams and Steve Porcaro in 1998 for a tour in promotion of the 20th anniversary compilation Toto XX: 1977–1997.^[5][8] After the tour, Kimball remained with the band.^[9] The group returned to a lineup with two keyboardists in 2005 with the addition of Greg Phillinganes, who had previously toured with the band in place of Paich.^[10] Mike Porcaro was forced to retire in 2007 due to illness, with Leland Sklar filling in.^[11] In June 2008, Lukather announced that he had left Toto, signalling the disbandment of the group. Writing on his website, he explained that the band members "had some differences in how business was being done".^[12]

Less than two years after the band's breakup, it was announced in February 2010 that Toto would be reforming for a run of shows in benefit of Mike Porcaro, who had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.^[13] Lukather, Paich and Phillips were joined by former members Joseph Williams and Steve Porcaro, and touring bassist Nathan East.^[14] The group continued touring over the next few years, before Phillips left in January 2014 during the recording of Toto XIV and was replaced by Keith Carlock.^[15] Original bassist David Hungate also returned for the album's touring cycle, with Shannon Forrest taking over from Carlock.^[16][17] The next lineup of Toto included Joseph Williams, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Shem von Schroeck, Shannon Forrest, Lenny Castro and Warren Ham.^[18]

On October 19, 2020, it was announced that Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams would return to touring under the band name, in a proposed worldwide tour in 2021, known as the Dogz of Oz Tour. The new band lineup would feature bassist John Pierce (Huey Lewis and the News, Pablo Cruise, and a long-time session player), drummer Robert "Sput" Searight (Ghost-Note, Snarky Puppy), and keyboardists Dominique "Xavier" Taplin (Prince, Ghost-Note) and Steve Maggiora (Robert Jon & the Wreck), as well as long-time multi-instrumentalist Warren Ham.^[19] The tour began with a soft-opening: a worldwide live-streamed performance on November 21, 2020, during which David Paich appeared with the band for the final two songs.^[20] On April 12, 2021, the band announced that the Dogz of Oz World Tour would be pushed to 2022.^[21]

Toto has featured a wide range of additional musicians as part of its touring lineup. Notable past members of the band's touring lineup include guitarist and vocalist Tony Spinner (from 1999 to 2008),^[22] keyboardist and vocalist John Jessel (from 1991 to 2004),^[23] bassist Leland Sklar (from 2007 to 2008, and in 2016),^[24][25] and backing vocalist Jenny Douglas-Foote (from 1990 to 1997, 2011 to 2012, and 2014 to 2016).^[26] Many of these additional musicians have also contributed to Toto's studio albums, both during their tenures and as guest contributors.

In January 2024, Toto announced the return of keyboardist Greg Phillinganes and drummer Shannon Forrest ahead of their 2024 tour,^[27] replacing Taplin and Searight respectively.

Official members

Current members

Image	Name	Years active	Instruments	Release contributions
	Steve Lukather	1977–2008 2010–2019 2020–present [2][12][13][14][18]	guitar lead and backing vocals occasional bass, piano, keyboards and electronics	all Toto releases
	David Paich	1977–2008 2010–2019 2020–present (semi-retirement from touring 2005–2008, 2020–present) [2][12][13][14][18]	keyboards synthesizers lead and backing vocals occasional slide guitar and double bass	all Toto releases except Falling in Between Live (2007)
	Joseph Williams	1986–1988 1998 2010–2019 2020–present [28][13][14][18]	lead and backing vocals occasional keyboards	Fahrenheit (1986) The Seventh One (1988) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Falling in Between (2006) 35th Anniversary: Live in Poland (2014) Toto XIV (2015) Old Is New (2018) 40 Tours Around the Sun (2019) With a Little Help from My Friends (2021)

Former members

Image	Name	Years active	Instruments	Release contributions
	Steve Porcaro	1977–1988 1998 2010–2019 [2][5][8][14][18]	synthesizers keyboards programming electronics occasional lead and backing vocals	all Toto releases from Toto (1978) to Kingdom of Desire (1992) Tambu (1995) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Mindfields (1999) Through the Looking Glass (2002) Falling in Between (2006) 35th Anniversary: Live in Poland (2014) Toto XIV (2015) Old Is New (2018) 40 Tours Around the Sun (2019)
	Jeff Porcaro	1977–1992 (until his death)[2][6]	drums percussion	all Toto releases from Toto (1978) to Kingdom of Desire (1992) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002) Live at Montreux 1991 (2016) Old Is New (2018)
	Bobby Kimball	1977–1984 1989 1998–2008 [2][4][5][8][9][12]	lead and backing vocals occasional keyboards	all Toto releases from Toto (1978) to Toto IV (1982) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Mindfields (1999) Livefields (1999) all Toto releases from Through the Looking Glass (2002) to Falling in Between Live (2007)
	David Hungate	1977–1982 2014–2015 [2][3][16][17]	bass occasional guitar	all Toto releases from Toto (1978) to Toto IV (1982) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Toto XIV (2015) Old Is New (2018)
	Mike Porcaro	1982–2007 (died 2015)[3][11]	bass occasional cello and backing vocals	all Toto releases from Toto IV (1982) to Falling in Between (2006) Live at Montreux 1991 (2016) Old Is New (2018)
	Fergie Frederiksen	1984–1985 (died 2014)[5]	lead and backing vocals	Isolation (1984)
	Jean-Michel Byron	1989–1990[5]		Past to Present 1977–1990 (1990) – "Love Has the Power", "Out of Love", "Can You Hear What I'm Saying", and "Animal" only Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002)
	Simon Phillips	1992–2008 2010–2014 [7][14][15]	drums percussion occasional keyboards and backing vocals	all Toto releases from Absolutely Live (1993) to 35th Anniversary: Live in Poland (2014), except Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002)
	Keith Carlock	2014[15][16][17]	drums percussion backing vocals	Toto XIV (2015)

Touring members

Current

Image	Name	Years active	Instruments	Release contributions
	Warren Ham	1986–1988 2017–2019 2020–present [18][19]	saxophone harmonica flute backing and occasional lead vocals percussion	40 Tours Around the Sun (2019) With a Little Help from My Friends (2021)
	Greg Phillinganes	2003–2005 2024–present (official member 2005–2008, when Paich retired from touring; temporary substitute for Taplin in 2022)[10][12][29]	keyboards synthesizers lead and backing vocals	Falling in Between (2006) Falling in Between Live (2007)
	Shannon Forrest	2014–2019 2024–present[16][17][18][29]	drums	Old Is New (2018) – one track only 40 Tours Around The Sun (2019)
	John Pierce	2020–present[19]	bass	With a Little Help from My Friends (2021)
	Steve Maggiora		keyboards backing and occasional lead vocals

Former

Image	Name	Years active	Instruments	Release contributions
	Lenny Castro	1978–1979 1982–1987 2015–2019 [18]	percussion congas	Toto (1978) Hydra (1979) Toto IV (1982) Isolation (1984) Fahrenheit (1986) The Seventh One (1988) Kingdom of Desire (1992) Tambu (1995) Mindfields (1999) Through the Looking Glass (2002) Falling in Between (2006) Toto XIV (2015) Old Is New (2018) 40 Tours Around the Sun (2019)
	Tom Kelly	1979[30]	guitar backing vocals	Toto IV (1982) Isolation (1984) The Seventh One (1988)
	Keith Landry	1980[31]		none
	Jon Smith[32]	1982	saxophone backing vocals	Toto IV (1982)
	James Newton Howard		keyboards	Toto IV (1982) Isolation (1984) Dune (1984) The Seventh One (1988)
	Timothy B. Schmit[33]		backing vocals	Toto IV (1982) Mindfields (1999)
	Paulette Brown-Castro	1985–1987 (died 1998)		Fahrenheit (1986)
	Scott Page	1985	saxophone guitar flute backing vocals	none
	Ralph Rickert	1986–1987	saxophone backing vocals
	Luis Conte	1988	percussion	Past to Present 1977–1990 (1990)
	Jenny Douglas-McRae	1990–1997 2011–2012 2014–2016 [26]	backing vocals	all Toto releases from Kingdom of Desire (1992) to Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002) Live at Montreux 1991 (2016)
	Chris Trujillo	1990–1993	percussion	Kingdom of Desire (1992) Absolutely Live (1993) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002) Live at Montreux 1991 (2016)
	Jackie McGhee	1990–1991	backing vocals	Kingdom of Desire (1992) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002) Live at Montreux 1991 (2016)
	John Jessel	1990–2003	keyboards programming backing and occasional lead vocals [23]	Kingdom of Desire (1992) Absolutely Live (1993) Tambu (1995) Livefields (1999) Greatest Hits Live... and More (2002) 25th Anniversary: Live in Amsterdam (2003)
	Fred White	1991	backing vocals	Kingdom of Desire (1992) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998) Live at Montreux 1991 (2016)
	John James	1992–1997		Absolutely Live (1993) Tambu (1995) Toto XX: 1977–1997 (1998)
	Donna McDaniel	1992–1994		Absolutely Live (1993)
	Gregg Bissonette	1995	drums	none – filled in temporarily for Simon Phillips
	Sofia Bender	1996	backing vocals	none – filled in temporarily for Jenny Douglas
	Tony Spinner	1999–2008[22]	guitar backing and occasional lead vocals	Livefields (1999) 25th Anniversary: Live in Amsterdam (2003) Falling in Between Live (2007)
	Buddy Hyatt	1999–2000	backing vocals percussion	Livefields (1999)
	Jeff Babko	2000	keyboards backing vocals	none – filled in temporarily for David Paich
	Jon Farriss	2003	drums	none – filled in temporarily for Simon Phillips
	Ricky Lawson	2003 (died 2013)
	Leland Sklar	2007–2008 2016–2017 [11][12][24][25]	bass	Falling in Between Live (2007) Toto XIV (2015) – one track only
	Mabvuto Carpenter	2010–2016[14]	backing vocals	35th Anniversary: Live in Poland (2014) Toto XIV (2015)
	Nathan East	2010–2014[14]	bass backing vocals	35th Anniversary: Live in Poland (2014)
	Jory Steinberg	2010[14]	backing vocals	none
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