New Toto Website Official Toto is the company that manufactures the fancy Japanese toilets referred to as Washlets. These toilets feature a heated seat, bidet and deodorizer in addition to other amenities. Before forming Toto, its members did session work for Steely Dan, Seals and Crofts,[4and Boz Scaggs, and Sonny and Cher. Five guitarist Steve Lukather is the band's vocalist. About Toto The group Toto was formed in 1976 by guitarists Jeff Porcaro and David Paich (who were also highly acclaimed studio musicians with Boz Scaggs at the time) and bassist/singer Bobby Kimball. The name of the group came from the Latin word that translates to "all-encompassing" and was determined to explore all styles of music. In 1981 the third album by Toto Turn Back was a flop, but they rebound with their fourth album Isolation which contains two hits including the title track and Roseanna. The album and tour helped them become a household name around the world. After a break of few years, Toto return with the album Fahrenheit in 1986. It is a departure from the ballads that were featured on previous albums and also includes some heavy rock. This album was their first album to go platinum 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 make a new album using an entirely new producer. The lead singer Fergie Frederiksen is let go and replaced by Joseph Williams, son of legendary film composer John Williams and 1950s actress Barbara Ruick. Joseph Williams is a natural frontman and gives the band a much-needed boost. The band releases Mindfields in 1999 and goes on a huge tour around the world. After a few weeks in Europe, the band heads to Japan for sold-out shows. After a brief break, Toto resumes recording and continues to record their first live album entitled Absolutely Live in 1993 which includes an original cover of Weezer's song Hash Pipe in response to the band covering their hit Africa during a recent tour. Toto's touring group includes drummer Lenny Castro and bassist Shannon Forrest and keyboardist Shem Von Schroeck. Musicians Toto is a rock band from the United States that enjoyed their greatest success in the 1980s. It was formed by session musicians with experience The band has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Toto was the first album released by the band in 1978. It was a huge success that catapulted the band into international fame. Since then, the band has released fourteen more albums, all of which are also hits. Toto composed their first and sole film score in 1984 for the film Dune. This was a huge project, and the entire group had to be involved. The album that came out, Kingdom of Desire, was a record that also had a great success. After a world tour drummer Bobby Kimball left the band and was replaced by drummer Fergie Frederiksen of Le Roux. The band then forged ahead with their fifth album, Isolation. The album featured a number of songs, including "Stranger in Town". After Isolation, Toto took a break from the spotlight and stepped back from the stage. The band members of the group a chance to pursue solo projects. In 1996, the group returned for a tour and album. It was the first time the original members took to the stage together for more than a decade. The following year, Toto toured with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band. This was the last time that all of Toto's original members appeared together on stage at the same time. The band broke up after this. Toto returned for a benefit concert in 2010 to raise money for the ALS Foundation. It was the first time in 31 year that all Toto's original members were on stage together. The original members were joined by keyboardist Greg Tambu who filled in for Paich and bassist David Hungate who filled in for Shem von Schroeck. Tours Toto is one of the most popular groups in rock music. They have had hits such as "Rosanna," Hold The Line," and "Africa," which has been certified as platinum 8X. The group's anthemic, arena-rock style is inspired by a variety of styles, including progressive rock, world rhythms soul, and jazz. 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 medical leave of absence. Shem von Schröeck was brought in to replace him however the band was not the same without Paich or Phillinganes. In 2008, Toto decided to take off from touring following changing the lineup of their band and a series of disappointing releases. The group returned to touring in 2012 after the release of their album 40 Trips Around The Sun. The album marked a return to form for the group and the tour was accompanied by sold-out shows in North America and Europe. Toto's reunion was bolstered by the addition of guitarist Steve Lukather and bassist Shem von Schroeck, who both returned to the band. Toto's music is as relevant today as it was during the 1970s and 1980s, as it has gained new audiences with each generation. Their success has made them a constant fixture in pop culture, and their live performances are always packed with energy and excitement. Tickets for the next Toto concert are on sale now! https://markwhite26.livejournal.com/profile allows you to search for the cheapest tickets available in your local area. Use the filters at the top of the page to narrow down your options. Click on the event to view the ticket details, including seating maps and other features. Enter your credit card details and complete the booking when you are ready. News The new website of TOTO USA features modern designs that provide the best platform for learning about the innovation, technology and design that have made the company a market leader for more than 25 years. The revamp was developed in New York by partners The Moderns, an innovative creative agency, DoubleSpace, a communications and digital 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 who want their bathrooms to be more than just a place to clean up. They want bathrooms to be an area where they can feel peaceful and relaxed. They want to feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Toto is a pop-rock band that hails from the United State of America. It was founded in 1977 by Michael McDonald, drummer, singer and songwriter David Paich (son of musician and session drummer Joe Porcaro), keyboardist and singer Jeff Porcaro and drummer Joe Porcaro. The group is believed to be among the most successful music groups in the history of music, with more than 100 million albums sold around the world. The band has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning two, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group has performed alongside other artists of note, and appeared in many movies and television programs.