New Toto Website Official
Toto is the company that makes the fancy Japanese toilets known as Washlets. They come with a bidet, heated seat and deodorizer, in addition to other things.
Before the formation of Toto, its members did sessions for Steely Dan, Seals and Crofts,[4] Boz Scaggs and Sonny and Cher. [5] Guitarist Steve Lukather is the band's singer.
About Toto
The band Toto was formed in 1976 by guitarists Jeff Porcaro and David Paich (who were also well-known studio musicians working with Boz Scaggs at the time) as well as bassist/singer Bobby Kimball. The group's name was derived from a Latin word that means "all-encompassing" and was determined to explore every style of music.
Toto's third release, Turn Back, was not a success in 1981. However they made amends with their fourth release, Isolation, which contained two hit songs with the title track and Roseanna. The album and tour established them as a brand across the globe.
After a brief hiatus, Toto returns with the album Fahrenheit. The album is a departure from the ballads on previous albums, and features some heavy rock. This was their first platinum album in North America.
When they record the band's fifth album the band loses their manager and are faced with financial difficulties. They decide to record a brand new album and change their name with an alternative producer. 안전놀이터 , the son of John Williams, the legendary film composer and actress Barbara Ruick from 1950s, takes over Fergie Frederiksen as lead singer. Joseph is an easier frontman than Frederiksen and gives the band a needed boost.
In 1999, the band release Mindfields and embarks on an extensive tour around the world. After a few months in Europe they come to Japan where the shows are sold out. After a brief hiatus, Toto resumes their recording and release their first live album entitled Absolutely Live in 1993. It also features a cover of Weezer's song Hash Pipe as a response to the band's performance in Africa during their recent tour. Toto's touring lineup is completed by drummer Lenny Castro, bassist Shannon Forrest and keyboardist Shem von Schroeck.
Music
Toto is an American rock band that enjoyed their greatest success in the eighties. The band was formed by session musicians who had experience and has sold more than 40 million albums in the world.
The first toto album was the self-titled Toto which was released in 1978. It was a huge success that helped the band gain international fame. Since then, the band has released 14 albums that have all been hits.
In 1984, Toto wrote their first and, to this day only, film score for the film Dune. It was a huge undertaking, and the entire group was required to participate. Kingdom of Desire was another hit album. After a world-tour, Bobby Kimball quit the group. He was replaced by Fergie Frederiksen from Le Roux. The band pushed forward with their fifth album, Isolation. The album contained a variety of hits including "Stranger in Town".
After Isolation Toto was released, the band went on a hiatus. This gave every member of the band the opportunity to pursue their own solo projects. In 1996, the band reformed for a tour and album. This was the first time that the original members took to the stage together for over a decade.
The following year, Toto toured with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band. This was the final time that all original members of Toto were on stage together. The band broke up again after this. Toto came back together for the benefit concert in 2010 to raise money for the ALS Foundation. It was the first time in more than 31 year that all Toto's original members performed together. 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 been one of the most adored rock groups for more than three decades, having scored huge hits like "Rosanna," "Hold The Line,"" and their 8X platinum smash, "Africa." With 안전놀이터 of influences, from progressive rock to world rhythms, jazz and soul, the group continues to please fans with their anthemic arena rock.
Despite their fame the group had to face a number of difficulties in their later years. In 2002, keyboardist David Paich and drummer Greg Phillinganes took a leave of absence for medical reasons. of absence. Drummer Shem von Schroeck took over, but the band was not the same without Paich and Phillinganes. In 2008, a string of lineup changes and a series of albums that were disappointing led Toto to call it quits for a few years. Toto returned to touring in 2012 after the release of their album 40 Trips Around The Sun.
The album was a return form for the band, and the tour accompanied it with sold-out shows in North America and Europe. Toto's reunion was helped by the inclusion of guitarist Steve Lukather and bassist Shem von Schroeck, both of whom had rejoined the group.
Toto's music is just as relevant now as it was in the 1970s and 1980s, as it has gained new fans with each passing generation. Their success has made them an everlasting fixture in pop culture. Their live performances are always filled with energy and excitement.
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TOTO USA's new website features a modern design that provides the best platform for learning about the innovation, technology and design that has made the company an industry leader for the past 25 years. The revamp was developed in New York by partners The Moderns An innovative creative agency, DoubleSpace, a communications and digital firm, as well as Icreon US - a global IT consulting firm.
The site also introduces TOTO's new lifestyle campaign "Living TOTO." This campaign is in line with Americans who want to see their bathrooms as more than a utilitarian space for getting clean, but as a sanctuary where they can feel calm and refreshed.
Toto is an American pop rock band formed in 1977 by singer, drummer and writer Michael McDonald and guitarist, bassist, and singer David Paich, son of musician and session player Marty Paich, and keyboardist, singer, and the songwriter Jeff Porcaro, the son of session drummer Joe Porcaro. Toto is considered to be one of the most successful groups in the history of music, having sold more than 100 million albums across the globe. The group has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning two and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band has toured with other well-known artists and has appeared in numerous movies and television shows.