{"title":"Steve Lukather","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the life and career of renowned guitarist and vocalist Steve Lukather through his compelling autobiography, \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel According to Luke\u003c\/em\u003e. As a founding member of the iconic band Toto, Lukather has left an indelible mark on the music industry, and his stories offer a unique glimpse into the world of rock and roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this captivating biography, readers are taken on a journey through Lukather's exceptional career, from his early days in studio recordings to his experiences touring the world. Known for his electrifying guitar riffs and contributions to numerous hits, Steve Lukather shares an insider's perspective on the music scene, filled with anecdotes and insights that reflect his passion and dedication to his craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan of Lukather's work or new to his legendary journey, the book provides a fascinating look into the highs and lows of a life dedicated to music. Dive into this engaging memoir to uncover the stories behind the songs and the personal moments that have shaped a rock legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-gospel-according-to-luke-by-paul-rees-9781472126412","title":"The Gospel According to Luke","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one explodes one of the longest-held misconceptions of music history better than Steve Lukather and his band Toto. The dominant pop-culture sound of the late 1970s and '80s was not, in fact, the smash and sneer of punk, but a slick, polished amalgam of rock and R\u0026amp;B that was first staked out on Boz Scaggs' \u003cem\u003eSilk Degrees\u003c\/em\u003e. That album was shaped in large part by the founding members of Toto, who were emerging as the most in-demand elite session muso-crew in LA, and further developed on the band's self-titled three-million-selling debut smash of 1978. A string of hits followed for the band going into the '80s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning parallel to this, as stellar session players, Lukather and band-mates David Paich, Jeff Porcaro, and Steve Porcaro were also the creative linchpins on some of the most successful, influential, and enduring records of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel According to Luke\u003c\/em\u003e, Lukather tells the Toto story: how a group of high school friends formed the band in 1977 and went on to sell more than 40 million records worldwide. He also lifts the lid on what really went on behind the closed studio doors and shows the unique creative processes of some of the most legendary names in music: from Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and Elton John to Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Don Henley, Roger Waters, and Aretha Franklin. And yet, Lukather's extraordinary tale encompasses the dark side of the American Dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging, incisive, and often hilarious, \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel According to Luke\u003c\/em\u003e is no ordinary rock memoir. It is the real thing . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846290624748,"sku":"9781472126412","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3401643482712.jpg?v=1758907126"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/steve-lukather.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}