On Saturday, November 21 the new line-up will make their global debut. We are enjoying this collaboration, and could not be more enthusiastic about the future.” The timing of this move is perfect as Joe is at the top of his game, and he amazes me every day. Joe’s growth as a producer, songwriter, engineer, singer and performer is inspiring. We still feel like kids who want to be back on the road as soon as possible. People are either not with us anymore or have retired. During the course of this pandemic we’ve been reevaluating our career and how to move forward. We’re the last men standing…The Dogz of Oz!” Luke adds, “Joe and I have been friends since I was 17, and Joe was 14. I can’t think of anyone else on Earth I’d rather launch the next chapter with this lifelong, loyal and gifted friend and band mate. As we look towards what’s to come in unison, there is nothing but anticipation to bring everything in our minds to life. Our creative partnership has always enriched our lives. ![]() The hope is to move forward with the planned itinerary for Summer, 2021 that will bring us back to our fans across The World.” Williams offers, “Luke and I have been through a lot with one another. That is something I’ll never stop doing, and the Dogz of Oz global tour offers a rare opportunity to reimagine our personal futures while simultaneously preserving the deep connection that exists with the audience while likewise yielding continual discovery. I’ve spent almost four and a half decades of my life as the only original member who never missed a show or an album nurturing this legacy while enabling the music to continually exist in the live concert setting. At this moment, Joe and I are the only long-tenured members of the band that want to be on the road continuing to bring music to our multi-generational fan base. There is a refreshing, optimistic enthusiasm to step in to the future. Luke shares, “We could not be more at peace with this move. ![]() This marks the fifteenth incarnation of the Toto line-up in consideration of band members or sidemen who joined or exited. Keyboardist Dominique “Xavier” Taplin (Prince, Ghost-Note) and multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Warren Ham (Ringo Starr) have segued over continuing their tenure in the ensemble alongside Lukather and Williams. Joining Lukather and Williams for this next chapter in their indelible history are bassist John Pierce (Huey Lewis and The News), drummer Robert “Sput” Searight (Ghost-Note / Snarky Puppy), and keyboardist / background vocalist Steve Maggiora (Elvis, Moms Mabely). Planned concerts across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia / New Zealand and other geographical destinations will be staged where the ensemble will perform all the hits, deep cuts, and solo music from Lukather and Williams individual catalogs. ![]() They will continue to tour as Toto, and are in motion to bring their Dogz of Oz tour worldwide as the pair looks forwards. Today, the duo has announced the formation of a new band, with world class players. Luke and Joseph Williams are life-long friends since they were kids, and bandmates sharing a deep colorful history that has thrived professionally on a global basis over the past decades. Posted on OctoBAND PLANS GLOBAL REVEAL WITH ONE NIGHT ONLY LIVESTREAM EVENT TO BE STAGED NOVEMBER 21 STEVE LUKATHER AND JOSEPH WILLIAMS ANNOUNCE NEW TOTO LINE-UP AND PLANS TO BRING THE DOGZ OF OZ TOUR WORLDWIDE
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