OK....to ANYBODY that conducts an interview..... when you have a person that will tell stories, DO EXACTLY WHAT THIS MAN DOES....LET HIM TALK!!!!!!! This is amazing.... what a great story teller and a GREAT interviewer. Ask the perfect question, then get out of the way....why can't everybody else get this?? What a pleasure to watch.

to the producers of this episode...THIS is how you shoot an interview...steady camera, clean shots and let the personalities be the stars! THANK YOU...

As a kid there is a moment when you think Steve Lukather... ‘meh’ ... he played on ‘I Love LA’. Then an older brother or a friend (who invariably knows a lot more than you) introduces you to STEVE LUKATHER and you are completely floored. He’s absolutely one of the baddest men on the planet when he’s playing - but from everything that I’ve seen and heard he’s one of the nicest guys when he’s not. The story about his Les Paul puts a lump in my throat. Reminds me of the kind of thing my dad would do. Hats off to moms and dads who go out of their way to support their kids!

Thanks for this Steve...My Dad with his blue collar job bought me a new Gibson Les Paul Standard at 14 years old in 1978 Toronto area $900 Canadian...Thank you Dad...brought a tear to my eye.

19:02 "Imma start cry'n now..." I confess. I got a little 'happy tear' for him too. What a father - what a son.

My sister lives 2-3 doors down from Steve Lukather in Studio City...when I visit her I keep an eye out for a Lukather sighting so I can be ‘that guy’ for a minute...he seems like an appreciative man.

Ahh Steve, I'm tearing up at your dad's sacrifice and love for you. Absolutely the warmest feelings ever. Thank you for sharing this personal moment and life experience. God bless you and your family! Peace.

Could listen to Steve talk all day

Steve is a Class act, genuine good person and a musical legend

It just now occurs to me what a great job Luke does avoiding 'obscenities' during this interview. Great show of respect for Joe and viewers.

I recently thought of the song "99". The memory of this song from my early childhood popped into my head. I never knew it was a Toto song. I watched the video and instantly fell into a deep crush with Steve Lukather. I just watched this interview. After hearing the very touching story about his dad, and seeing how it still moves him to this day, I can say without hesitation that my admiration and respect for this very sweet and talented man is growing. Thank you for blessing the world with your talent and your wonderful memories!

Thank you so much. Thanks for visiting the museum. The video is filmed on the guitar wall entrance stage in the lobby. These shows air on CBS Channel 5 Plus in Nashville before being added to both their and the museum’s KZfaq channels. We’ve been adding about two new programs a month. The next one coming up will be guitar great Duane Eddy. Best, Joe

Steve is a phenomenal talent and a class act of a person. 👍🤘

thanks guys for mentioning support for music in schools, so many don't have music, or no budget to maintain instruments, just donated a drum kit and numerous orchestra instrument repairs to my son's middle school, they don't even have a budget for any strings, drums heads, nothing.

Waking up in the middle of the night to polish the instrument of your dreams and enjoying the smell of the case is an unmistakeble sign of PASSION, in capital letters. I was doing the same with my pipes set. Thanks Steve for this priceless witness

Dads story gets the thumbs up! So touching.

Steve is never mentioned with Eddie and the others but he most certainly should always be in the conversation. The best tone out there.

What an interesting man. I could listen to him for hours. Playing or talking

Mr. Lukather should give seminars on how to be a good person. Respect.

Steve tells great stories. A wonderful career. He worked hard and learned to read music. All the theory made for creating good parts.

what a great father..

I'm a folk-N-rocker but my eyes first opened to this world with Steve Lukather. A Musical Stunner!!!!

Excellent. I enjoyed Steve's humility, talent and backstories.

I just love listening to this guy talk.

Luke is just the coolest, nicest guy. I hadn't heard about the dyslexia until now. It does complicate things. I hope he gets to do whatever he feels like without further legal battles from certain individuals~ Rock on Luke we love you! And thank you, Joe for another great interview!

Steve's the F'n coolest.

14:20 Just gotta say. That solo he did for Boz Scaggs on "A Clue" is so exquisitely tasteful that it's hard to believe someone could just come up with it on the fly like Luke did. But Luke's a actual genius (which he probably doesn't think he is), so it's not _as hard_ to believe he could do it.

What an incredible life Steve has led. Couldn't have been a more grounded and level headed guy.

Excellent performer! truly a master. Saw him in person with Ringo Starr All Star Band.

What a great interview!! I have respected this guy and his talents ever since I first heard Hold the Line back in 78. Even today when I'm listening to all the awesome music that came out back in the day, I can tell usually within a few bars, or the first few licks of a solo that it's Steve playing. This Cat has played on so many of my favorite songs, and so many of my favorite albums, that it's almost unbelievable, but it's all true. I also very much respect his down to earth attitude and his humbleness that he always displays in public. What a wonderful tender soul that God blessed with the talents of 10 men. God Bless you Steve Lukather!

Such a great story his dad buying his first LP...

Could listen continuously...Steve is fantastic.❤️

Yes sir. I know what it means when he said he gets chills when holding a historic guitar. I think many of us who truly appreciate the history of what happened in music throughout the 50's 60's and 70's. And sure from before those era's and after....and still today. But what we witnessed in those 3 decades...I don't believe we will ever see that kind of magic again. Which makes these interviews so special. Like loosing EVH yesterday. Were running out of time and I am so grateful for this stuff. Thank you Joe 👍🏻😎

At 61 years old, the one good thing I have accumulated, and, it's mine, _all mine,_ is the kick-ass music and _ALL_ the memories that ride, right along, side by side with the Music. Yes, Classic Rock/R & B, all of it. Without it, I'd be dead inside! *♪♪Thanks for the memories!♪♪♪*

Steve, You are worthy!! So talented!

So fabulous to hear my all time favourite guitar player, Steve Lukather, talking about his early days. Such a humble guy who has given us so much great music. Tremendous interview. God bless Steve.

I think it’s so cool that someone who has played so much on a variety of different songs was/is in awe of other musicians. Just like us regular fans. Such a down to earth guy! And then he makes you laugh! That story WAS priceless. Thanks Joe!

Well, like others here - and Lukather himself - my eyes teared up when his father told him to pack the gear into the car. Not every parent could afford to do that - those were costly bits of gear - but more importantly he did do it. He was paying attention to his son. And thankfully so. Also, as per others who point it out, Joe, do always do such a great job interviewing these people. You facilitate the conversation rather than attempting to own it. Thank you.

Great story teller- awesome dude- helluva musician.

Oh man I started to tear up on that story about his dad buying that guitar and amp. I would love an Ampeg V4 or V22 even now. AND a new guitar. Nice one Mr. Lukather.

*I love his storytelling!*

I've only seen Luke live once and I felt fortunate to be there. I love his outlook.

I like the stories of Steve Lukather; I can feel an intimate connection with the insiders of the music industry. Thank you for sharing!

it is being at the right place at the right time , And having talent!

Is always interesting listen to the history of life of great musicians. I was also very touched by the part when Steve tell how he got his first Gibson Les Paul, I guess, from his father. Very emotional stuff. Thank to the interviewer and thanks to Steve Lukather for your incredible music!

What a great guy. Yeah I read the book in two days flat. World record!!! Wish could of got book out of Jeff P. Lost him way too early in life. What a bunch of talented guys whos gifts to this world will never be repeated. Glad it mostly recorded, except the guy who faded out the ending of Rosanna!!!

If I may be the 100th person to say, "wow, what a humble, regular guy :-)

so many of us missed the right place - right time....

Toto and Steve Lukather are part of my DNA

What a great interview and what a nice guy.

Steve Lukather is one of my musical heroes. Great interview - very much enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks!

*Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum* *THANK YOU* *CATER*

Anyone from Australia will remember just how HUGE the Boz Scaggs album 'Silk Degrees' was. Here is the actual chart run of that album, which took nearly a year to make #1 and then stayed there for four months or so. Entry date: 28 June, 1976: 91-78-82-79-64-66-71-47-47-45-41-35-33-32-35-35-33-34-35-38-37-33-39-48-60-71-76-82-78-77-73-77-78-84-86-84-77-73-78-73-67-69-64-54-49-34-23-11-7-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3-3-2-3-4-4-5-4-4-7-8-8-8-8-10-11-11-13-13-11-9-10-8-12-15-16-20-20-26-29-39-45-54-57

That solo in A Clue is great, on point! I can imagine the band's reaction after. Just lifts the song up entirely. But the story of his dad surprising him with that purchase tugs at my heart as well. Pair that with everything he's gone through...I think that's what Steve's music is all about. Gratitude amidst that great talent.

Incredible interview. I used to work with Steve in the early 90's and this is a riveting interview. I think I now want to relocate to the Nashville area just to be near the scene again and immerse myself in it.

All Us Boys...why TOTO never plays this live, ever is beyond me! One of their best songs ever! 1979...Hydra LP... Luke is one of those guys you meet and he is the same guy in this interview...which is why he is so loved...true.

RIP, Joe. You did an amazing job with these interviews, and the Musicians HOF.

Steve mentioned the Terence Boyland album from 1977. I totally missed that album at the time. Can't say I had ever heard of it through the years. Cut to just a few years ago while perusing album tracks here on YT, and the song The War Was Over was recommended. Because I had never heard the name, and always on the look out for hidden treasure, I gave it a listen. Instant wow, and a big reason why was the musicianship and arrangement. When I checked out who played on it, I nodded, "of course." Yes, I purchased a copy on one of the services.

What a sweet guy 😊

This guy and Rick Beato should be in an interview Hall of Fame

Sniff- wish i had a dad like that.

Great musican, great band, great interview. Child's Anthem rocks... grew up with Toto. Thanks Steve.

It is so strange to come across this interview. He talks about Jeff Porcaro. We went to the same junior high and High school together and knew each other but weren't really friends but in 8th grade I was in a band and played on stage just before Jeff and his band came on. They blew us away even back then but the strangest part is whether Steve was in that band or not. I may never know. I picked up the guitar, literally 25 years later and now play in bars or where ever in Thailand for fun. Jeff and Steve seem to have done a bit more with their music.

I was going to make it or be saying “do you want fries with that ?” 😂😂😂😂😂 love it.

This is the first YT video I see with zero dislikes🤘

Great interview!!! Always so interesting.

The archive of interviews you’re making is just so great. Love Steve’s work. He is just killer. Thanks for what you do Joe!!!

I never get tired of hearing these stories,.

Great interview! Brilliant musician!

Great interview. Those old VT-22s and V4s had a great grind to them when cranked. Wish I had my old V-4.

Great interview! Love Steve! Love Toto!

Absolutely Amazing ❤️

I wish they will make a Toto movie, while Lukather and the rest of the remaining band still exists in this world.. 🎦

Lukather is THE GUY!!!

What a good dude!

Great interview with one of the greats! Thanks so much!

Awesome stuff!

I love the story at 26:15 about him and Lee Ritenhour at the orchestra session. I've told anyone who would listen :-)

How many musicians that got struct by music when they saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show? Without that special night on TV, How it effected so many !!

This is so great!

Fantastic interview....Thanks for posting....

An immensely likeable and interesting dude.

Joe...thanks for producing this series! So many of these storeies are incredibly unique and your interviewing style is so disarming and comforting that you have pulled out so much from these legendary musicians and artists. I grew up in Nashville (Madison) before the MHOF was crerated, but definitely look forward to visiting the next time I am in town. (I live in Dallas, now) Thanks much!!!

Great interview

pssssst....pssssst....Luke....you got all this time off now...recharge and It;s time for a Steve Lukather solo album...right?...right?....lol.... thank you Joe....this is a treat beyond compare...:)

So glad this is more than one part. So engaging.

You have put together a great series of interviews and you do it in a way that is much better than anyone else. Keep up the great work!!

I was in Nashville this past weekend and got to meet you Joe on Friday afternoon before I went in. Toto is one of my favourite bands and Luke is truly amazing. Glad to meet you Joe and thanks for putting together such a great museum and I know I'm gonna love listening to your online content!!!

Thank you for this, Joe.

It's funny that he said that you have to read music to do it right, but looks up to the Beatles, whom none of them could read music. He's sure is a great musician and he sure can tell some good stories.

I love your work. Insight that we wouldn't normally wouldn't ever get to see...

Great interview!

Great interview! Steve is excellent!

Superb interview. Great questions and great job of letting Steve speak. I can see why Steve was so "lucky".

That story about Steve’s father buying him the LesPaul made me tear up… as I’m sure it did for many people… Great stuff,Joe..!! Thanks

What a cool guy Steve is. Don't have to say what a player he is, that's like saying the absolute obvious!

Saw Steve in Ringo Starr's All Starr Band on opening night of their current tour at Casino Rama Resort. What a guitar player! I can see why he's in demand as a session player.

How did I just now find this? And how did I just now learn that Michael Landau was in Toto at one point? He's one of the few guitarists of that era that could even keep pace with Steve Lukather.

I just came through the Museum two weeks ago with my sister and brother in law who live in Nashvillel. I live in Los Angeles and I absolutely love the museum. I loved how Steve Lukather is out front along with Billy Gibbons and others above the entrance in huge photographs. Genius! One thing I'd love to see one day soon is a special exhibition of TOTO, revealing all of the many artists the individual members have contributed to. Maybe have an opening night celebration and reception with Luke, Steve Porcaro, David Paich, Joseph Williams, David Hungate and many others there to celebrate their unparalleled history!

Great two part interview. SUBBED. Thanks for your hard work Joe.