Guitarist, leader of Toto, solo artist, and session guitarist Steve Lukather has a lot to teach us about drumming and drummers. Whether it’s in Toto, on his 11 solo records, or on the countless sessions in his career, he has played with the cream of the crop. He even has a big announcement to make about the new Toto drummer in 2024 and going forward. Pay attention as he shares his insights on working with some of the greatest drummers ever. MD: As a songwriter, and a guitar player both as a rhythm player and a soloist, what do you want or need from a drummer? SL: I did my first record date in 1976, and since then I have learned many things. But one thing is for sure. If you have a great drummer in the band, the other people can be “OK.” It’s been said a thousand times, […]

January 2024 Issue