'Toto IV' earned the band seven Grammy Awards, which included Record of the Year for 'Rosanna,' as well as Album of the Year and Producer of the Year for the record. What makes Toto's music so successful is their wide-ranging influences, incorporating world rhythms, progressive rock, soul and jazz into their melting pot. Their 1982 album 'Toto IV' became their most commercially successful release, featuring the top five hits 'Hold The Line,' 'Rosanna' and perhaps their best known song 'Africa.' The main keyboard riff of 'Africa' is instantly recognisable and is a classic song of the 80s. Toto's anthemic arena rock has been pleasing fans worldwide for over three decades, with the band releasing a total of 17 albums and selling over 35 million records.
The lineup has changed over the years but currently the band features Steve Lukather on guitar and vocals, Joseph Williams as lead vocalist, David Paich on keyboards and vocals, Steve Porcaro on keyboards, Keith Carlock on drums and bass player David Hungate replacing Mike Porcaro due to illness. Toto started life in 1977, when a group of session musicians decided to form their own band to play original music of their own.
