New Toto Website Official
Toto is the company that makes the fancy Japanese toilets referred to as Washlets. These toilets feature a heated seat, deodorizer and bidet, among other amenities.
Before To forming Toto its members were session musicians for Steely Dan[3] Seals and Crofts[4] Boz Skaggs and Sonny and Cher. [5] Guitarist Steve Lukather was the band's lead singer.
About Toto
Toto was formed in 1976 by guitarists Jeff Porcaro, David Paich (who at the time were also famous studio musicians working with Boz Scaggs) and singer/bassist Bobby Kimball. The group's name was derived from the Latin word that translates to "all-encompassing" and was determined to explore every style of music.
The third album from Toto, Turn Back, was not a success in 1981. However they came back with their fourth album, Isolation, which contained two hits with the title track and Roseanna. The album and tour make them a household name around the world.
After a break of few years, Toto return with the album Fahrenheit in 1986. The album is a departure from the ballads of previous albums, and features some heavy rock. It was their first platinum album in North America.
During the recording process for the fifth album The group loses its manager and faces financial challenges. They decide to change their name and record a new album with a new producer. The lead vocalist Fergie Frederiksen is let go and replaced by Joseph Williams, son of legendary film composer John Williams and 1950s actress Barbara Ruick. Joseph is more natural as a frontman than Frederiksen and gives the band a needed boost.
The band released Mindfields in 1999 and goes on a major tour across the globe. After a few months in Europe they come to Japan where the shows are sold out. After a brief break, Toto resumes recording and begins recording their first live album titled Absolutely Live in 1993 which includes a cover of Weezer's song Hash Pipe in response to the band covering their hit Africa during their recent tour. Toto's touring group includes drummer Lenny Castro and bassist Shannon Forrest and keyboardist Shem Von Schroeck.
Music
Toto is an American rock group that achieved their greatest success during the eighties. It was formed by session musicians with experience The band has sold more than 40 million albums across the globe.
안전놀이터 추천 was the first album released by toto in 1978. The album was a huge hit and launched the band into international fame. Since then, the band has released 14 more albums, all of which are also hits.
In 1984, Toto wrote their first and to date only, film score for the film Dune. This was a major project that required the entire band to be involved. Kingdom of Desire was another successful album. After a world tour drummer Bobby Kimball left the band and was replaced by drummer Fergie Frederiksen, who was a member of Le Roux. The band continued with their fifth studio album, Isolation. The album contained a variety of hits, such as "Stranger in Town".
After Isolation, Toto took a break from the spotlight and went on hiatus. This gave every member of the band the opportunity to pursue their individual projects. In 1996, the band returned to tour and release an album. This was the first time that all original members were on stage together in over a decade.
The following year, Toto toured together with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band. This was the last time all of Toto's original members were performing at the same time. Following this, the group was again disbanded. However, Toto reunited in 2010 to benefit the ALS Foundation. This was the first time all original Toto members had been on stage together in over 31 years. In addition to the original members keyboardist Greg Tambu filled in for Paich and bassist David Hungate filled in for Shem Von Schroeck.
Tours
Toto has remained one of the most popular rock bands for over three decades, releasing megahits such as "Rosanna," "Hold The Line,"" and their 8X-platinum hit, "Africa." The group's anthemic arena-rock is heavily influenced by a variety styles, including progressive rock, world rhythms jazz, soul, and.
The band experienced several setbacks throughout their final years, despite their acclaim. In 2002, keyboardist David Paich and drummer Greg Phillinganes were forced to take a medical leave of absence. Drummer Shem von Schroeck took over however the group was not the same without Paich and Phillinganes. In 2008, Toto decided to take a break from touring after changing the lineup of their band and a disappointing string of releases. However, the group resumed performing in 2012 following the release of their album, 40 Trips Around the Sun.
The album marked a return to form for the band, and the tour accompanied by sold-out shows in North America and Europe. Toto's reunion was made more exciting by the inclusion of guitarist Steve Lukather and bassist Shem von Schroeck, both of whom had returned to the band.
Toto's music is as relevant today as it was in the 1970s and 1980s, gaining new fans with each new generation. Their success has made them a long-lasting presence in pop culture and their live shows are always packed with energy and excitement.
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News
TOTO USA's new website has a modern design that provides an easier way to learn about the technology, innovation and design that have made the company an industry leader for 25 years. The redesign was created by New York-based partners The Moderns, a solutions-oriented creative agency; DoubleSpace, an integrated digital and communications firm; and Icreon US, a global IT consulting firm.
The site also introduces TOTO's new lifestyle campaign, "Living TOTO." This campaign is in the spirit of Americans' desire for their bathrooms to be more than an area to wash up. They want them to be a place where they feel at peace, relaxed and rejuvenated.
Toto is a pop rock band from the United States founded in 1977 by Michael McDonald, drummer, vocalist and songwriter, David Paich (son of musician and session drummer Joe Porcaro), keyboardist and songwriter Jeff Porcaro and drummer Joe Porcaro. Toto is considered to be one of the most successful music groups in the history of music, with more than 100 million albums sold worldwide. The group has been nominated six times for Grammy Awards and won two of them. They have also been inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group has toured with a variety of other famous artists and appeared in numerous films and television shows.