Steve Lukather.
Iwi Onoder/RedfernsLegendary Toto guitarist Steve Lukather He looks back at how cocaine caught up with the rock music scene in Los Angeles in the 1970s.
“It was amazing how (cocaine) overcame the city,” Lukather said Telegraph In an interview published on Friday, January 31. “I didn’t even understand what was going on. I didn’t understand why there were five guys in the bathroom.”
Toto touched drug problems through his almost 50-year career, in which they scored number 1 with iconic 80s, Ballad “Africa” and won three Grammy Awards.
Toto drummer and songwriter Jeff Porcaro Died in 1992 From a heart attack, which is a consequence of coronary disease associated with cocaine use, although Lukather challenged the details about the death of his band.
At the time of Porcar’s death, Tot’s manager suggested that the drummer may have died of allergic reaction to pesticide inhalation during gardening.
In this new interview, Lukather admitted that he initially “did not understand” how destructive the drug is destructive for his music community.
“I would go to the bathroom to leak and in the booth are all these guys.” Hey, what f – do you do there in there? “
While Lukather claims he avoided drugs during the rise of Toto to the top of the rock world, he said he eventually succumbed to his influence.
“One night, 2 in the morning, I’m going,” I have 10 hours (Sesi), how will I go through this? “, He remembered.” Some guy goes, “Come in here, have some of this.” And I go, “O man, it’s a drug …” … but they sold me the whole plot. They sold us all Lies: It’s not addicted, it’s better than coffee. The thing is.
Kevin Costner has no reputation of the party, but obviously was the moment in his career when his journey could turn. Costner, 69, opened on his early days in Hollywood during Monday, June 3, the episodes of Podcasta Dax Shepard “armchair expert”, in which his first is described in detail – (…)
The guitarist and well -known musician for the session emphasized that he now has a very different view of life than when they unpacking drugs on the rock scene.
“Even in your youth, you just don’t know how long you left,” he said. “I mean, today could be my last day. I could go tonight. Now I am at a time where there is a bonus every day. I am 67 years old, man. I have not drank a drink or smoke to go to 16 years, but I have done that pretty much well at that time.
Lukather continued, “No matter where you are, people would say,” Oh, yes, come on, we’ll find you at the bar. “It’s really easy to get to the point where your daily life is. And it starts harmless and beautiful, as is the case when you are young, and then suddenly you are 50 and you go,” I can’t do it anymore. “
Lukather continues to lead Toto after almost half a century, after the creative force has launched behind its estimated 50 million records sold around the world.
Tot’s “Africa” song has flowed more than 2 billion times on Spoticswith the band attracting more than 24 million monthly streams at their wider catalog.
Lukather was also one of the most fertile musicians for the 1980s sessions. The guitarist played on Michael Jacksonwith record Thrilleras well as contributions to hits Aretha Franklin,, Olivia Newton-John,, Lionel Richie and Chicagoamong many others.
Toto will be touring this summer in a show with colleagues from the 80s Rockers Christopher Cross And men at work. The band released its 15th studio album, The old one is newin 2018.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drug abuse, contact yourself Directorate for Abuse of Substances and Mental Health Services (Samhsa) National Assistance Line in 1-800-662 HELP (4357).