Steve Lukather tells the Story of Being Surprised by George Harrison
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Nothing impresses me more than someone who has made it, but who remains humble and grounded and who is still in awe of those who inspired them to pick up their instrument.
Dear interviewer, thank you for listening to this interesting man and allowing him to talk without interrupting. Great job!
JdS interviewing is a lot like playing music, the greats know when NOT to say anything
Thanks JdS....I’m very happy you enjoyed the interview. I try to listen rather than lead. I hope you can someday visit the MHOF Museum. Best... Joe
absolutely! Thanks to him!
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum That's the key to a great interviewer. Well done.
agree
George was a no-nonsense individual. He recognized the talent Steve Luthaker has and he also was gracious enough to not disappoint his child-like desire for a Beatle to participate in that gig. George was such a wonderful man!
Mark Hamill told a story of how he and George happened to be on the same plane. Once Mark realized this asked if he could meet him. He was trying to not be too much of a Fan Boy but thanked George for his work and inspiration. George told him he liked his work too and was a Star Wars fan. It was brief but Mark took away to always be kind to his fans like George was to him. Love this story. ❤️🕉️
George is still with us! (so really shouldn't be referenced yet as "was").
@@dbagdon Wow, great story.
A brilliant, gentle soul interviewing a brilliant, gentle soul telling a story about a brilliant, gentle soul. Can it get any better than this?
Steve talks of George as one of the all time greats, but he himself is in that same group. What a humble, good dude. Thank you for sharing this.
@Michael H. Lukather is indeed one of the all time greats. He has appeared on too many to mention songs from the 80's. A very underrated musician. And that's not even mentioning his work with Toto.
What I love about these guys is that they have recorded and played with many big names, yet, even they are the first to acknowledge that as soon as a Beatle walks in the room there is a entirely different level of unparalleled reverence.
I remember seeing an interview with Eric Clapton back in the early 90's. He was saying that when you're a rock star you come to expect all eyes on you when you walk into a room. But when you walk in with a Beatle, nobody sees you.
@@nnotny oh l can imagine the look on poor Eric's eye whenever that would happen.. Lol. Playing intricate guitar solos and still cannot top the riffmasters ..
@@nnotny lol
@@nnotny Eric Crapton? dasitmane.
@@sheiladawg1664 play us your stuff
I got to see Ringo and his All Starr Band tonight. September 10, 2022 in Pittsburgh. Great show!!! Steve played awesome! Big Props to all in the concert. Peace & Love +++
George was always my favorite !
"That's not the way me and the lads played it." ~George Harrison
For people with the true love, music is a magical language that brings different people together.
Didn't know it, but I do now. This cat is 100% class.
What a brilliant interview..Ive seen so may great interviews with Steve but this is amazing, the guy is a legend and to hear him talk about George in his humble way is so cool...love this guy..
i love his humility even though he's actually one of the greats IMHO
He's a gracious dude. No wonder people like him.
Levino Agaser for sure. Some folks don’t care for him much but I don’t get the hate on him. He’s always seemed humble and gracious each time I see an interview
That's not just an opinion, that's a fact.
George Harrison such a great guitarist. So many iconic riffs.
Chip Gaaaaaaaschsesche: You haven't a clue as to what you're talking about. Sorry.
Chip Gash: Gee, Chip; funny I've never heard of you. What do you play--tambourine? Wood blocks? Is there somewhere on CZcams I can bear witness to your awesomeness? Anyway, you narcissistic blowhard, it's not my credentials, or yours, that are at issue here---it's George Harrison's abilities as a guitarist, and your definition of "great" when it comes to musicianship. If that definition doesn't include the guitarist who inspired an entire generation of guitar players with his creativity, sound, and wide-ranging musicality, then it's worth even less than your supposed "credentials".
@@chipgaasche4933 Do you play nose kazoo?
@@chipgaasche4933 It's just that we've never heard of you, so I'm wondering what you play. The fool? Looking forward to your response, Chip.
@@chipgaasche4933 Then why bring it up? "ive played music for audiences in the millions..including with several Hall of Famers. What are YOUR credentials?". Keep dreaming.
Great story! George is my favorite Beatle.
I could sit and listen to Steve's stories all day. He's always so humble and gracious when speaking of his idols. Such class. We love you Steve!
George Harrison was an inspirational human , talented musician and a good man .Luke is too cool 😎🇺🇸⚓️
Jeff was one helluva drummer...couldn't believe it when he died.
My sister lives two houses down from Lukather and I’ve always hoped to run into him to say hello when I visit her. I’m afraid I would, no doubt, be “that guy”.
George to me is by far the worlds best guitar picker , singer , composer , most handsome , and greatest inventor , he did after all invent the Gretsch 6122 and invented most of the guitar chords that we all play today , he is the reason why i started to play guitar , the reason why i stopped playing guitar and the reason why i started back again , George is just tops , the bees knees , and miss him every day , glad i found this youtube clip
Anne6621. I guess you never heard of Chester Atkins. Aka Chet. George’s hero. George was a Beatle and a boss dude tho.
Anne6621
Nice.
The 6122 has been around since like 58. Wasn't George lol. Chet Atkins I believe was the one who originally made it popular.
Steve is SOOOO under appreciated. This guy is a genius.
Unfortunately, I have only realized this recently. This guy is one of the greats.
No he is not he is rebound as one of the most influential guitarist ever.
Probably the most versatile session rock guitar player ever. I don't say the best because Jimmy Page was a session musician too.
Steve Lukather is one of my all time Favorite Guitar Players, and one of the reasons I gig with a Gold Top Les Paul (Hold The Line Video)
I wonder who under appreciates him..?
Joe you were such a wonderful, thoughtful interviewer who LISTENED with the joy of a music lover in your eyes . RIP sweet man
Erin, thank you for your kind words… I know it would have meant so much to dad.
Thank you for your continued support of the channel.
Best,
Britt
It's like he's describing a dream he had, dinner with Harrison and Dylan on either side of him then jamming with them at Lynn's house. Incredible! I love it. And what a great guy
Find it absolutely amazing how this guy is a guitar rock god in his own right, yet he has stayed grounded and humbled and appreciative of everything that comes his way. What a lesson for everyone else. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Everyone has their heroes, even our heroes.
Knowing John Cleese’s story about George Harrison easily giving money to the Monty Python’s guys to make a film, simply because “he wanted to watch it” says how generous and caring George was.
He's a cool dude. Love how personable and down to earth he is. And, he's only 62. Started Toto in '75, before he was even 20 yrs old... Holy crap!!! Amazing. And, one of the greatest session guys around.
TheJollycoppers, Hydra.
What a genuine person he is. I had never taken the time to find any interviews with Steve Lukather. I'm really glad I found this. Great story teller. He talks recording, friendship, people, business and of course making music, all without an attitude. The other part of this interview where he talks about recording Beat it, is a great one too.
He knows how to tell a story...
There are always common denominators in stories about Sir George... humility and class.
You know George was never knighted, right? They offered him a Commander of the British Empire the year before he died, and he turned it down. Paul had already been knighted by that point.
On a much, much smaller scale... I used to be in a club band with Derrek Van Eaton as our lead vocalist. He and his brother, Lon were signed to Apple records and had their album produced by George Harrison. Lon was on several of Ringo's solo albums. (The Van Eaton album was just recently re-released.) One night, Lon and the famous Beatle friend, artist and bass player... Klaus Voorman stepped into the club we were playing at in Glendale, Ca.. We had the great local guitarist, Carlos De La Paz in the band also.
So anyway, when I found out they were both in the club (particularly Klaus) I played my heart on bass that night and walked over and said hello. Klaus liked my bass playing and asked me if I could give him bass lessons! (I was so shocked by that) I mentioned to Lon that Carlos and I were going to Donte's jazz club in L.A. to watch Larry Carlton play with Greg Mathison and one of the Porcaro brothers playing bass in a few days. So we invited Lon to go to Donte's with us and he actually went! That was a great little night of music. Larry was personable and the club was intimate, but we did not meet him.
Anyway, afterward we went to Lon's pad in Hollywood and jammed with Lon. Bob Welch's drummer also was there at the jam. (Bob Welch from the version of Fleetwood Mac and solo artist with the hit, "Ebony Eyes"). A few nights later, Lon's friend "Ritchie" jammed with Lon and Carlos. Ritchie turned out to be RINGO STARR! I was invited to jam, but I didn't go and I did not know that Ringo would be there. Man, to this day I regret not going. LOL Carlos told me Ringo was a very cool, down to Earth guy. Ringo was kind of a family man and showed Carlos a photo of his young son, Zach.
A few days later, I was at Lon and Derrek's pad and Klaus Voorman was there. I told Klaus I was honored to meet such a famous celebrity and he made me laugh, because he said, "Yeah, I am famous because I know those guys, but I have NONE of their money." LOL What was even cooler was for some reason, Klaus had the ORIGINAL piece of artwork with him that he created for the Beatle's album, "REVOLVER" and I actually got to hold it in my hands! What a trip... So these are my little true stories about the Beatles. That was a long time ago! It all happened in 1977. Those were the days, my friends.
I think my favorite incarnation of Bob Welch is the short-lived band that came after Mac, Paris. That song "Black Book" just blows me away, it was my introduction to Welch and while French Kiss was interesting pop I'll never forget that jazzy power-pop/funk in the 2 Paris albums.
Thank you for sharing with all of us!
damn! this guy is a great story teller! he puts you in the story with him.
Lukather is a brilliant musician. He once visited my friend's recording studio to lay down some guitar tracks for a friend or relative, and my friend said that he was amazing. He whipped out several brilliant tracks in no time flat, all keepworthy. Just an amazing musician.
Great story!! George was other worldly....there will never be anyone like him...I love George!
I watched 👀 this video over 20 times and I still love this story? 😁
Steve Lukather is a real chill dude...great musician...and honest as the day is long...loved this interview.
Michael,
All true, Steve is a great guy & my dad, Joe, would have appreciated your kind comment.
Thanks for supporting the channel.
Best,
Britt
If I could play the guitar like anyone, Luke would be one of my first choices. Unbelievably versatile musician with universe-class chops.
Steve is not a rockstar, that's a compliment. He's very down to Earth and shares the same childlike awe that we all do. Respect!
Greg Rolie's one of my favorites also. What an All Star band.
Steve Lukather ...what a humble guy not to mention a fantastic musician , always amazing how revered the individual Beatles are among fellow artists
Funny this came around…
When George’s son Dhani graduated from Brown university, a writer from the Providence Journal saw him at a local cafe. When she asked if it was really him he invited her to sit and he agreed to an interview. George was in late stage cancer by this time. The reporter described him as genuine and gracious, ready for the future.
This always stood out to me. Glad to see it confirmed by Steve Lukather!!!
The mighty Beatles...nothing like them before or will ever be again. Steve was so fortunate to hang out with George, the "quiet Beatle".
@Jim McCracken Oh, yes. No matter how famous or important a musician is, hanging out with a real Beatle has to be the thrill of a lifetime. I am sure Steve and others have pinched themselves many times.
Steve is one of the very very few persons who has played with 3 Beatles!
I'm sure Steven wet his knickers because of his knowing the Beatles. I mean...who wouldn't??
"That's not how me and the lad's did it." So very awesome!
4:31 You'll see the happiness in his eyes and the anticipation of what's coming next in the story. Love it when interviewers just genuinely loves to hear the interviewee's story.
Thanks for watching John… best, Joe
I could listen to Steve talk all day about his interesting life.
MAN!!!!!......
Hey, get the audiobook: The Gospel According To Luke. It's a blast!
👍👍👍
Funny how all these great player are great fans too. Love it.
Hi 1950..... very observant... you are so right and I love it. The best players are the biggest fans... best... Joe
Among all the top players he seems very grounded and still speaks sometimes like a fan, despite having been there, done it all.
The world needs more Steve Lukather's. What a real dude.
Jeff was one helluva drummer...couldn't believe it when he died.
After all those years of incredible success and being a definition of a virtuoso himself, it's inspiring to see this man talking so passionately about his idols and his experiences. It made me remember how I felt and fell in love for music when I was a kid. Steve still has the same feeling in his heart. Thanks man!
I understand 100% how Steve feels about friendship.
I'm a drummer that has always had an admiration for great lead guitarists. Steve Lukather is, and has been my favorite for years. If you happen to read this Steve, I love you man. You play with heart and soul, and that is something that cannot be tought.
Steve says about his relationship with Ringo “If he were Bob Smith he would still be my friend” - love that. Was how I felt about Walter Becker. He would give me rides home and we would sit in the back together having a laugh and talking about whatever.The fact that he was Walter Becker was incidental. Miss him
That was a great story :) Steve is a very genuine and likeable guy. I can definitely see why George and Ringo took a shine to him.
I met Steve Lukather many years ago in a grocery store in Van Nuys. He really is as nice a person in real life as he seems in his interviews! And you already know what a stellar musician he is!
Brilliant player. Musician’s musician. I have seen the “All-Starr’s” with Mr Lukather twice and he excelled amongst all the excellent musicians with whom he shared the stage! Ringo put his arm around him after “Hold the Line” and they enjoyed an off-mic moment of whispers. Then, Ringo let us in on the chat: “That was about the one millionth time he has played that song, and I just had to tell him that this was THE best he’s Ever played!” His solos/outro was absolutely phenomenal - on Ringo’s birthday at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville! Brilliant. Did not know about the friendship then, but Ringo was sincere …
And I was seated across the aisle from Mrs Starr and her sister, Mrs (Joe) Walsh. Not a bad night.❤❤❤
Great interview!😊
I think Luke is a class act, extremely talented and underrated musician!! His humility speaks volumes to his character!!
Steve your humility gets you in..good man...great guitarist
Super music maker Steve Lukather , humble and down to earth, he is a master.
Great story , The Beatles will always be up there on all musicians hes got great respect for them
George walked out and jammed with Deep Purple once - it was posted here on YT.
The guy was musically open.
Steve is a brilliant story teller. Great stuff! Thanks.
I love how humble and grateful Steve is.....
Joe, as always.... You have done the absolutely best interviews ever! This one included. No one does a better job than you.... Seriously! Thanks for making musician's lives even more interesting!
Thank you Joey... I obviously enjoy it too but it makes my day to hear comments like yours.... Best, Joe
How humble is this guy?
Now that we all have access to so many great interviews with great musicians, I'm blown away by how much they all admire each other and how humble so many of the legends are. There are a handful of people on the planet with Mr. Lukather's talent, but he's just a guy telling stories about meeting people he respects. Great stuff!
Great stories. Thanks so much. Steve, your music is pretty great too, Thanks for all the years and all the tunes
He talks like he wasn't a founding member of Toto, one of the greatest rock bands of all time. He has great humility.
got the same felling
Massive music fan and wouldn't know the guy from Adam. Know the songs. Not him. Before music TV nobody knew the Pink Floyd from Adam either. Seen them at a football ground with tens of thousands and nobody asked them for an autograph. Or even noticed them.
@@SirPeter6464 Wow. Interesting comment.
Toto was actually founded by Paich and Jeff Porcaro.
Roberto Vidal Garcia Yeah, I know that. But the original comment stated that Luke was a founding member, as in he started the band. Paich and Porcaro started the whole thing, the rest were asked to join.
What a storyteller! This guy has enormous skills with guitar, vocals, songwriting, keyboard, et al., and he can really tell stories, and what stories! Has been an icon for me since my adolescence.
Great interview and stories… until recently I kinda thought of Steve as a phenom solo/lead player… but have been introduced to his amazing rhythm playing that is easy to take for granted but really makes the tune
He seems like a truly humble guy, and has some pretty amazing stories to tell. Saw him play with The All Starr Band back in 2014 at Pine Knob with Greg Rolie, Todd Rundgren and others, including that Ringo dude. :) Great show.
Luke is such an immensely talented guy. The fact that he is so respected by other great musicians (including Jimmy Page) says a lot.
Great interview. Thanks.
I loved the passing references to Jim Keltner “Of course Jim already knew George Harrison”, “I asked Jim to put in a good word with Ringo”. Lol
Great interview with Steve! What a great guy. I just saw Steve playing with Ringo and the All Starr Band in Pittsburgh this past Saturday. Steve is an incredible musician and really glad I got to see him play.
I could listed to Steve Lukather talk all day
The day after he could maybe play his guitar
Such an amazing guy.
Steve seems like such a real decent guy.And it’s not like he isn’t a major talent himself,he has created some of the best music of our times.But he comes across so humble and thankful , like to his friend Gregg Bissonette.. I’m sure Gregg feels the same,he’s another decent person with phenomenal talent.. I hope to always have Steve Lukather music in my life. Thanks for the great interview with such a talent
James, thanks for supporting the channel.
Hope you can visit the museum sometime too.
Best,
Britt
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum No doubt,I’m through that area often and will definitely drop by for a visit
James, let us know when your in for a visit!
What a honest guy. Thank you for this interview.
This is called respect 🙌. What a era. USA and England = music 🎶 genius
rarely do i go through a yt vid with a mile-wide grin with hairs standing on end. anecdotal stuff of legend.
How beautiful is this story…made me well up.
"Are you really my friend or do you just want to tell people that you know me." Steve is a boss of a person in my eyes.
Great story's Steve about George and Ringo! Thanks!!!
Steve L is fantastic,he tells his stories about all my heroes in such a humble way Great guy and I understand that all these other fantastic musicians like to be close to him .Imagine to be able to call George, Ringo and Paul plus Jeff Porcaro ,Bob Scaggs ...... your friends !!!!!
They are all my friends too In my dreams! Kimie Girl:)
I love Steve so much since day one with Toto. What amazing stories he has and telling about getting to meet these legends he is like a little kid and so excited. And if you haven't seen it find the video where they let some kid come on stage and play during a rehearsal, thats giving back in the truest form. Next time we are in Nashville will definitely come visit the museum.
Look forward to seeing you!! Thanks, Joe
I always like Steve’s playing. With Toto and Ringo. Great player.
Gringodude, agree with you… Steve is a great player and a great person.
Hope you can visit the museum sometime.
Best,
Britt
What a great storyteller not to mention amazing musician
I was 5 from Boston USA when the Beatles landed in America, it was on tv and even the adults were talking about it, one of my elementary teachers in 1968, 3rd grade playing Beatles records at lunch, very cool because society was very conservative in my area, the Beatles started a music revolution, literally, great memories, great show, thank you. Steve's amazing contribution to music. 🙏
Cool story...made me smile.
Still one of my favorite songs of all time, written by George Harrison..."SOMETHING".
An amazing guy. His session work reads like an who's who. Grammy winner. Toto for f***s sake. Yet he is humbled in the presence of his musical heroes.
what a smashing bloke, for sure
Lukather was never on my radar as a guitarist. And all I know of Toto is is Africa, because of the radio and then Weezer. But I stumbled across one interview, and watched because it was a story about EVH. I'm watching this video because Lukather is so F'n cool and laid back. Now I want to learn about his guitar work.
George inspired him to play?
Gee, I'll bet he's the only one who can say that! 😂
Not really. He, George, is why I play too.
Joe Satriani once said George is the most underrated guitarist ever.
LesPaulDisciple, Yep, the Darkhorse.
Clayton: George was GREAT. I freaked when I saw the photo from 'Magical Mystery Tour' of him holding his psychedelic Strat.
The clouds parted and a sunbeam shone down illuminating George and that awesome guitar.
I knew I needed to play the guitar.
That was forty years ago and I'm still partial to Strats.
LesPaulDisciple, I know that Mystery Tour picture well. My walk with George and the lads started before the psych stuff even. Beginning with hearing them on the BBC when I lived in France. Love those Richenbachers still, But I did finally get myself a Strat to add to my stable. In fact I will be playing in a couple hours. It is mana for me and so I gather it is for you. Thanks for sharing your story.
I've heard "'Something" probably 10,000 times.
That solo still gives me chills to this day.
Frodo: George played that solo live in the studio at the same time they were recording the string section.
I've seen Steve play with Ringo several times and he is amazing musician. Obviously, he is a very nice guy too.
Steve is such a humble and articulated person, a great guitar player.
He is just amazing and humble. He is a STAR himself... Just so cool..
This man has lived my dream, and told it so well, great guy and great story , thanks for posting
GOT MY TICKETS! ... Ringo's All Star Band, May 29 2020! .... After I've seen The Coolest Man Who EVER LIVED emanate his Divine Peace And Love, the rest of my Bucket List won't even matter!
What a great story from a great musician.
Jim Keltner knows every major star in the biz. I watched a video where
Charlie Watts went to visit Stan Levy, a famous jazz drummer, and there was Keltner getting out of the car with him.
What an amazing life.
I feel the same way Steve feels about Ringo, about Steve..lol When I was first learning guitar I became aware of Luke by listening to Boz Scaggs, and then when Toto formed, oh man. I’ve been a fan ever since. Steve is one of the best guitar players I have ever heard. He seems like such a great fellow as well. God bless both of these iconic musicians. Love you Ringo and Steve. 🙏🙏 🥁 🎸
Luke is SUCH an amazing guitarist!! I’ve been in love with him and Toto since I first heard a note…😊😘
i always imagined George Harrison after the 90 being great music arranger and composer of film's soundtrack and songs ,cause his musicality went beyond than the other three Beatles.
carl perkins ...i wish we got to know.him more..he was more closed off the other beatles
A legend talking about legends